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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.
Jun 11, 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.
Dec 4, 2012 · At the age of 19 Smith enlisted in the US Army in 1916. The following year he was sent to the front lines in France during World War I. His bravery in battle won him the nickname “the Lion.” Soon after Smith returned from France in 1919, he became one of the most influential piano players in New York.
Sep 13, 2008 · Willie "The Lion" Smith lived through six decades of music and, despite the changes in musical styles over those years; he remained true to himself and his own style. Read more. He recorded a final album in Paris in June 1972 and played right up until his death in April 1973.
May 29, 2009 · Willie The Lion Smith - Fingerbuster. 1964 - After a brief tribute to greats gone before him, Willie lets this one rip and shows he's right there in the pantheon. ...more.
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Nov 23, 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...
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Nov 23, 2011 · Willie 'The Lion' Smith: Stride Piano's Uptown Ruler. Jazz24 | By Nick Morrison. Published November 23, 2011 at 10:08 AM EST. 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.
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