The Sophia Smith Quartet

The Sophia Smith Quartet combines a mixture of traditional jazz elements with original modern jazz compositions. Sophia’s compositions create a unique blend of memorable melodies, lush harmony and improvisation, inspired by the compositions of Kenny Garrett, Chris Potter and Pat Metheny. The bright, yet warm sound of Sophia’s alto saxophone lends to the feel-good vibe of her compositions, which leave audiences uplifted. Meeting in Toronto, the quartet was formed in 2017 and features a diverse group of musicians all active in the Toronto music scene, including Iranian-Canadian piano player Amir Mehrabi, Indian drummer Agneya Chikte and Guelph-raised upright bass player Sam Fitzpatrick. After performing around Toronto, the quartet recorded their debut album, Elevation, which features eight original modern jazz tracks and was officially released on all platforms on March 14th, 2020.