Willie "The Lion" Smith: Willie The Lion Smith and His Jazz Cubs - COMPACT DISCS

Willie "The Lion" Smith: Willie The Lion Smith and His Jazz Cubs - COMPACT DISCS

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Title:

Willie The Lion Smith and His Jazz Cubs

Artist:

Willie "The Lion" Smith

Label:

GHB Jazz Foundation

Product Type:

COMPACT DISCS

UPC:

762247636724

Genre:

Jazz

Release Date:

2008-10-21

Number of Discs:

1

One of the great stride pianists of all time, Willie "The Lion" Smith is represented on two distinct dates on this new CD. 9 of the 16 were recorded in 1971 with Willie being joined by cornetist Tony Newstead, clarinetist Tommy Gwaltney, bassist Van Perry and drummer Skip Tomlinson. The other 7 songs are from a live solo concert from 1944 except for being joined by drummer Gene Krupa on one song "Here Comes the Band". Tracks include: Ain't She Sweet, Am I Blue?, Echoes of Spring, Between the Devil And the Deep Blue Sea on the 1971 date and the Sneakaway, Louisiana, Darktown Strutters Bal, Oh Baby! On the 1944 date.
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