Leading musician dismissed from role at Glasgow school
It follows reports in the Mail on Sunday that the 58-year-old had allegedly started a relationship with a student.
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Smith, from Edinburgh, had held the Head of Jazz gig at the prestigious Glasgow school for more than 15 years.
In a statement to the BBC, the Conservatoire confirmed that he had been dismissed "following a disciplinary investigation and hearing".
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