Keeping the Spirit of New Orleans Music Alive
-- Matt Lemmler

SMartist Productions LLC, was created with the commitment of sustaining and enhancing the art of music and entertainment. We provide artists of any musical background the opportunity to develop and share their musical expression. Utilizing our passions and efforts, SMartist Productions LLC covers the different genres in music and entertainment, supplying human resources, technical equipment and expertise to manage and deliver first-class productions. As part of our efforts working for and with the community to “Keep New Orleans Music Spirit Alive”,  SMartist Productions LLC partners with creative entrepreneurs and organizations that share our vision and goals, to develop a variety of programs in which the main objective is sharing our and other great artist’s music with the world.

OUR PRODUCTS

MUSIC PRODUCTION AND CONSULTING PROGRAM

MATT LEMMLER'S NEW ORLEANS JAZZ REVIVAL BAND

A band of renowned musicians under the direction of producer/musician Matt Lemmler.
Matt Lemmler’s original, unique arrangements and direction have led the band to deliver CD and show productions such as:

PORTRAITS OF WONDER
A New Orleans jazz tribute to the music of Stevie Wonder.

...sumptuous arrangements that brilliantly recontextualize Wonder’s music.
Jazz Times Magazine

MUSIC OF NEW ORLEANS

One of the first recording productions after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. A striking document that captures the spirit of creativity and freshness in Lemmler’s ensembles.

IT'S A LOVELY DAY
Produced between New Orleans and Houston, introducing the great smooth voice of Houston jazz vocalist Diane Landry .

UBUNTU
This soon to be released production is a classic collection of spirituals, hymns and traditional songs.

PRODUCING OTHER ARTISTS

SMartist Productions LLC gives artists a new alternative for their music productions. Working with our affiliate company, NOLA Musicians Services, together we can provide:

• Custom made arrangements/compositions
• Our team of recording and mastering engineers
• Our team of music producers
• Development of music videos
• Budgeting
• Contracts
• Preparation and filing of Louisiana Entertainment Tax Incentives
• On-site Management
• Payroll
• Scheduling
• Travel and Lodging
• Catering
  

COMMERCIAL MUSIC

We visualize and create music for advertising jingles, radio, television, film, DVD and web content, providing the emotional connection between you and your target audience.

PERFORMANCE PROGRAM

EDUCATIONAL AND MINISTRY

1. Working with high schools, universities and churches of any denomination to teach master classes, seminars and workshops in improvisation, accompanying, solo piano and vocals, arranging and composition, harmony, conducting and rehearsal techniques and music software.
2. Presentation of shows for students of all ages that can fulfill the expectations of any school educational programs. Our current shows include History of Jazz 101, Spiritual Services and Kidz Jazz
3. The New Orleans Jazz Revival Band is proud to present a program of ministry dedicated to sharing music from the spirit to the spirits of all denominations. Sharing joy and happiness through the power of music, SMartist Productions LLC gives back to the community through performances at nursing, retirement and assisted living spaces, shelters and hospitals, jazz masses or services, bringing the magic healing characteristics that music provides.
   

COMMERCIAL

Concerts at venues including hotels, museums, churches, special events, conventions and festivals around the world.

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