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Willie "The Lion" Smith
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Pianists · 1893–1973

Willie "The Lion" Smith

American musician (1897–1973)

Born
23 November 1893
Goshen
Died
18 April 1973
New York City
Country
United States
Record labels
Sackville Records

Biography

Willie "The Lion" Smith was a jazz musician who played piano. Willie "The Lion" Smith was born on 23 November 1893 in Goshen and died on 18 April 1973 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Sackville Records.

William Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholf Smith (November 23, 1893 – April 18, 1973), nicknamed "the Lion", was an American jazz and stride pianist.

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Teacher of

Duke Ellington 1899–1974 · American jazz pianist and composer (1899–1974)

Historic 78 rpm records

  • BUGLE CALL RAG THE LION'S JAZZ BAND · Max Kaminsky · Frank Orchard · Rod Cless ·… · 1944 archive.org ↗
  • MUSKRAT RAMBLE THE LION'S JAZZ BAND · Max Kaminsky · Frank Orchard · Rod Cless ·… · 1944 archive.org ↗
  • Muskrat Ramble The Lion's Jazz Band · Ory · Max Kaminsky · Frank Orchard · Rod… · 1945 archive.org ↗
  • Bugle Call Rag The Lion's Jazz Band · Schoebel · Meyers · Pettis · Max Kaminsky ·… · 1945 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Willie "The Lion" Smith play?

Willie "The Lion" Smith is known for playing piano.

When and where was Willie "The Lion" Smith born?

Willie "The Lion" Smith was born 23 November 1893 in Goshen.

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