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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.
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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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."
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.
27. Sept. 2018 · Willie “The Lion” Smith (courtesy William P. Gottlieb collection, Library of Congress) After his discharge, Willie “The Lion” Smith became a major part of the Harlem jazz scene. He was considered one of the “big three” of stride piano along with James P. Johnson and Fats Waller .
6. Nov. 2022 · Willie “The Lion” Smith: 100 Classic Recordings. Ragtime, stride, swing and classical impressionism are found in the work of the influential showman pianist, heard here between 1925 and 1953
