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Willie Smith

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

Birth and Death Data: Born November 23, 1893 (Goshen), Died April 18, 1973 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1929 - 1958

Roles Represented in DAHR: piano, composer, vocalist, celeste, songwriter

Notes: Also known as Willie-the Lion Smith.

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 101-106 of 106 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca N 2706 10-in. 9/29/1944 Dippermouth blues Max Kaminsky and his Band instrumentalist, piano  
Decca N 2706[a] 10-in. 9/29/1944 Black and blue Max Kaminsky and his Band instrumentalist, piano  
Decca N 2708 10-in. 9/29/1944 Old fashioned love Max Kaminsky and his Band instrumentalist, piano  
Decca N 2708[a] 10-in. 9/29/1944 Jazz me blues Max Kaminsky and his Band instrumentalist, piano  
Decca N 2710 10-in. 9/29/1944 Someday sweetheart Max Kaminsky and his Band instrumentalist, piano  
Decca N 2710[a] 10-in. 9/29/1944 Home Max Kaminsky and his Band instrumentalist, piano  
(Results 101-106 of 106 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Smith, Willie," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102109.

Smith, Willie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102109.

"Smith, Willie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 March 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102109

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