Jody Smith (retired) is a veteran bassist and rhythm section specialist with a long background as a music educator, administrator, and clinician, teaching at Northrop HS, Southwood HS, Snider HS, and Indiana-Purdue University (FW).  

Mr. Smith has worked as a composer and arranger, and clinician in both jazz and orchestral music.  He currently serves as a church musician and music director, doing freelance arranging and clinic work with schools.