- Born
- 23 November 1893
Goshen - Died
- 18 April 1973
New York City - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- Sackville Records
- Discography
- 5 albums
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. The discography here lists 5 albums, from “Music on My Mind” (1966) to “Live Zurich, Switzerland” (2020).
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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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Willie "The Lion" Smith is credited as a sideman
Teacher of
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.
What are Willie "The Lion" Smith's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Music on My Mind (1966), Jazz in Paris: Music on My Mind (2001), Stride Piano Duets: Live in Toronto, 1966 (2008) and Live Zurich, Switzerland (2020).
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