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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."
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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4. Dez. 2012 · Jazz pianist, Willie “the Lion” Smith was born William Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholoff on November 25, 1897. Smith was born to parents Ida Oliver and Frank Bertholoff in Goshen, New York. Bertholoff passed away in 1901, and Oliver married mechanic John Smith.
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
