Willie "The Lion" Smith

Willie
Born: Nov 25, 1897 in Goshen, NY
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Died: Apr 18, 1973 in New York, NY
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Stride, Classic Jazz, Piano Blues
Biography: Willie "The Lion" Smith in the 1920s was considered one of the big three of stride piano (along with James P. Johnson and Fats Waller) even though he made almost no recordings until the mid-'30s. His mother was an organist and pianist, and Smith started playing piano when he was six. He earned a living ...Read full biography
Live at Blues Alley
Released: 1970
Label: Chiaroscuro
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This intimate continuous live nightclub recital stands among the very best latter-day recordings by Harlem stride piano master Willie "The Lion" Smith, archetype and co-founder of the style itself. "Washington ...Read full review
Relaxin' After Hours
Released: 1954
Label: Emarcy
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More Willie "The Lion" Smith albums: Main Albums (21), Compilations (23), DVD/Video (1)
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