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Person · Male
Willie “The Lion” Smith
- From
- Goshen, United States
- Active
- 1893–1973
- Releases
- 17
- jazz
About
William Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholf Smith (November 23, 1893 – April 18, 1973), nicknamed "the Lion", was an American jazz and stride pianist.
Member of
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The Lion and the Cubs lead vocals, piano
Discography
Albums
Live
Compilations
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The Chronological Classics: Willie "The Lion" Smith 1950-1953
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The Chronological Classics: Willie "The Lion" Smith 1950
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The Chronological Classics: Willie "The Lion" Smith 1944-1949
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Pianist and Character: 1935 / 1949
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The Lion Roars! His Greatest Hits, 1934-1944
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The Chronological Classics: Willie "The Lion" Smith 1938-1940
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The Chronological Classics: Willie "The Lion" Smith 1925-1937
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The Chronological Classics: Willie "The Lion" Smith 1937-1938
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I Giganti Del Jazz Vol. 90
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The Original Fourteen Plus Two (1938–1939)
Links
Also known as
The Lion · William Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholf Smith · Willie Smith
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 5daad4be-e76b-40cd-9dba-459a02451e83
- ISNI
- 0000000108015504
- IPI
- 00029013608
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.