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Born: November 25, 1897 in Goshen, NY
Years Active: 20 's, 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's
Died: April 18, 1973 in New York, NY
Genre: Jazz

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 star ...More >>

Discography: Lucky Roberts and Willie The Lion Smith: Harlem Piano Solos 2004 Lion: Live 2004 Grand Piano [2 Disc] 1991 Piano Solos 1974 Willie "The Lion" Smith & His Jazz All Stars More >>

Member Of: Willie "The Lion" Smith Quartet Lion's Band More >> Similar Artists: Pete Johnson Luckey Roberts Meade "Lux" Lewis Albert Ammons Henry Townsend More >>

Influenced By: James P. Johnson More >> Followers: Fats Waller Dorothy Love Coates Marion Williams Count Basie Clara Ward More >>

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