Willie The Lion Smith

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Mezz Mezzrow And His Orchestra Mezz Mezzrow And His Swing Band Sidney Bechet And His New Orleans Feetwarmers Sidney Bechet And His Trio Mamie Smith And Her Jazz Hounds Rega Orchestra Clarence Williams And His Orchestra Alabama Jug Band Buck Clayton Trio Willie ’The Lion’ Smith And His Cubs Milt Herth Quartet Max Kaminsky And His Jazz Band Haitian Orchestra Art Ford’s Jazz Party The Lion’s Jazz Band Milt Herth Trio Willie "The Lion" Smith And His Allstars Willie "The Lion" Smith & His Orchestra Willie "The Lion" Smith Quartet Coleman Hawkins & Friends Huddie Leadbetter Quartet Willie "The Lion" Smith’s Quartet

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.