Willie "The Lion" Smith

Real Name:	William Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholoff Smith
Profile:	American jazz pianist and composer. Born: 23 November 1893 in Goshen, New York, USA. Died: 18 April 1973 in New York City, New York, USA. Willie was active since the early 1910s, best known for his 'Harlem Stride' playing style. The legend is that his nickname "The Lion" came from his bravery while serving as a heavy artillery gunner.
Sites:	Wikipedia , perfessorbill.com , adp.library.ucsb.edu
In Groups:	Willie "The Lion" Smith And His Allstars
Variations:	Viewing All \| Willie "The Lion" Smith Willie „The Lion“ Smith

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