About Us

Rick Currie – Started playing drums in the mid 70's playing a variety of styles fron Classic Rock, Pop, Blues, Punk, New Wave, Ska and Easy Listening Jazz & Blues. A native New Zealander, Rick's had the experience of playing both original and cover music from Kaitaia in the North to Dunedin in the South, and just about every major town in between. Rick brings a blend of all the music he's played coupled with a warm and uncomplicated feel to the SmoothTime line up.

Graham Lance - a truly impressive blues & jazz bass player; Graham started playing guitar at the age of nine after seeing Jimmy Hendrix on TV, and followed his passion for bass 12 years later in 1981.
Commencing with the popular music of the day , Graham has played on various live TV specials as well as backing local and international artists.


 

Tom Didovich – a tasteful and vibrant keyboard performer,  Tom began playing music at an early age and is a classically trained and qualified pianist who has expanded into many diverse genres. Tom has always had a flair for jazz & blues & enjoys playing popular jazz standards in a variety of combos.

Lisa Jimmieson is an experienced Singer / Songwriter with over 20 years experience singing in a variety of musical genres; Lisa brings her love of jazz to complete the SmoothTimers.

“Music is her life’s blood, the one thing that links us all together transcending race, religion & culture”

Lisa’s soulful, bluesy jazzy style make you want to sit up and listen.