.jpg) Portrait of Willie Smith in his apartment, Manhattan, New York, N.Y. Image by William P. Gottlieb, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Smith Willie "The Lion"Willie "the Lion" Smith Willie "the Lion" Smith American jazz and stride pianist (1893–1973) William Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholf Smith (November 23, 1893[a] – April 18, 1973), nicknamed "the Lion", was an American jazz and stride pianist. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Willie "the Lion" Smith Smith, c. January 1947 Background information Birth name William Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholf Smith Born (1893-11-23)November 23, 1893 Goshen, New York, U.S. Died April 18, 1973(1973-04-18) (aged 79) New York City, U.S. Genres Jazz, stride, blues Occupation Musician Instrument Piano Close Early life and education William Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholf, known as Willie, was born in 1893 in Goshen, New York. His mother and grandmother chose his names to reflect different parts… (Source: Wikipedia)
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