Intending to move to the US permanently , he worked briefly in New Orleans before spending time in California and New York City .
In 1964 , Smith visited New Orleans for the first time , where he played with George Lewis .
Intending to move to the US permanently , Smith worked briefly in New Orleans before spending time in California and New York City .
In 1964 , Smith visited New Orleans for the first time , where he played with George Lewis .