name

Willie Smith (The Lion), Piano

dates

b. November 25, 1887; d. April 18, 1973

birth place

Goshen, NY

description

Quintessential stride player he influenced many, including Duke Ellington, who counted him as a major mentor.

hot disc

Willie "The Lion" Smith 1938-1940

more info

http://sandbox.npr.org/programs/jazzprofiles/archive/smith_w.html