name

Willie Smith, Saxophone

dates

b. November 25, 1910; d. March 07, 1967

birth place

Charleston, SC

description

His optimistic alto tone and rhythmic sophistication was welcome in settings ranging from the Ellington orchestra to JATP tours.

hot disc

Best of Willie Smith

more info

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willie_Smith_(alto_saxophonist)