British saxophonist, keyboardist, composer, arranger and conductor.
Graduated from the Leeds College of Music in 1988. He has worked with artists such as Blur, Gorillaz, Jamiroquai, The Brand New Heavies, Itchy Fingers and The James Taylor Quartet. Smith has also scored several TV productions, done session work as an arranger and conductor, and is currently a member of The Ailerons.

Not to be confused with US American saxophonist Michael Smith who is also usually credited as “Mike Smith”; or Welsh saxophonist Mike Smith of Amen Corner.