Photo by Federico Castelli
Welcome to the page of drummer/composer and music producer Gregory Eric Smith
Discover his latest project, Vortex Kollectief, and the upcoming debut album, In Search of Bo Star—an innovative mix of jazz, beats, electronica, and immersive soundscapes.
"A playful peek at the new teaser for ‘Spiral’ and the full-length video Bo-Star: animation meets jazz, beats, and soundscapes in offbeat ways. Hit play and see for yourself!"
New Album by Vortex Kollectief: ‘In Search Of Bo Star’
Release date: April 24, 2025
“Featuring the extraordinary talents of Andrew Moren (guitar), Jonathan Ho Chin Kiat (bass), Jonathon Haffner (sax), and Maïmouna (vocals), and driven by the visionary compositions of drummer Gregory Eric Smith, Vortex Kollectief crafts a vibrant soundtrack that captures the irony of earthly experiences while exploring the mysteries of the cosmos for good measure.
Rooted in jazz, infused with electronica, and layered with intricate soundscapes, Vortex Kollectief redefines its musical landscape with each performance. Their music purposefully transcends conventional genres, blending experimental noise, deep ambience, and Smith’s quasi-pop/film-noir production touch.
Get ready for a sonic adventure that will leave you spellbound and eager for more!”
Photo by Federico Castelli
“In 2021, Gregory Eric Smith released his first solo album, Cluster 001 (BJUR)
… earning him global acclaim from jazz press, radio, and magazines. Notably featured in a three-page story in Dutch drum magazine Slagwerkrant, Gregory has graced prestigious venues like Opderschmelz in Luxembourg and Paradox in the Netherlands, in addition to numerous jazz clubs across Germany. Currently, he is gearing up for the release of his second album, scheduled for Fall 2024.”
Press quotes over Cluster 001:
“Electronic soundscapes, mysterious, almost dystopian atmospheres, and volcanic energy” - Jean Claude Vantroyen, Le Soir Brussels
“Smith convened the perfect group, integrating compositional rigor with improvisational openness” - Philip Freitas, Jazz Trail NYC
“Smith’s music, deep and progressive, touched my listeners deeply” - Jerry Gordon, Evidence Records and director of WPRB Princeton
2025 - Events
2024 - Events
May 29
Vortex Kollectief
Dizzy - Rotterdam, NL
April 17
Vortex Kollectief
Dizzy - Rotterdam, NL
March 13
Vortex Kollectief
Dizzy - Rotterdam, NL
