There is more than one musician with the name Paul Smith: 1. Paul Smith, the singer for the British indie rock group, Maxïmo Park. 2. Paul Smith (*1922), also known as Paul T. Smith, a jazz pianist from San Diego, California. 3. Paul J. Smith (1906 - 1985) was an Academy Award-winning American music composer. 4. Paul Charles Smith, a Contemporary Christian Music performer and songwriter, best remembered for his early years with influential gospel group The Imperials.