Buster Smith

Buster Smith Buster Smith American jazz alto saxophonist (1904–1991) For the Hollyoaks character, see Buster Smith (Hollyoaks). Henry Franklin "Buster" Smith (August 24, 1904 – August 10, 1991),[1] also known as Professor Smith, was an American jazz alto saxophonist and mentor to Charlie Parker.[2] Smith was instrumental in instituting the Texas Sax Sound with Count Basie and Lester Young in the 1930s. This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (September 2025) Quick facts Birth name, Also known as ... Buster Smith Birth name Henry Franklin Smith Also known as Buster, Professor Born (1904-08-24)August 24, 1904 Alsdorf, Ellis County, Texas, U.S. Died August 10, 1991(1991-08-10) (aged 86) Dallas, Texas, U.S. Genres Jazz big…

GENRES: Jazz, Alto Saxophone