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William Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholf Smith (November 23, 1893 [a] – April 18, 1973), nicknamed " the Lion ", was an American jazz and stride pianist . Early life and education. William Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholf, known as Willie, was born in 1893 in Goshen, New York.
Willie „The Lion“ Smith (* 23. November 1893 [1] in Goshen, Orange County, New York, als William Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholoff; † 18. April 1973 in New York City) war ein US-amerikanischer Jazz - Pianist und - komponist.
11. Juni 2008 · Well-known for his flamboyant behavior, ever-present cigar, and derby hat, Willie Smith — nicknamed "The Lion" — was a master practitioner of Harlem stride piano.
13. Sept. 2008 · With his derby and cigar, along with his command of counterpoint and swing, Willie "The Lion" Smith was one of the jazz world's outsized characters. Bravery during World War I earned him his nickname; friendship and mutual admiration led to Duke Ellington's "Portrait of The Lion" and Smith's own "Portrait of Duke."
29. Mai 2009 · 1964 - After a brief tribute to greats gone before him, Willie lets this one rip and shows he's right there in the pantheon.
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14. Dez. 2014 · Willie ‘The Lion’ Smith: pianoBrian Brocklehurst: bassLennie Hastings: drumsRecorded on 7th November 1965 at The Marquee Club, London (England)00:00:00 - Int...
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23. Nov. 2011 · The life of stride pianist Willie "The Lion" Smith was the stuff of legend, but unfortunately, some of that legend seems to have come from Smith's own imagination. For example, Smith always...
