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William Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholf Smith (November 23, 1893 [a] – April 18, 1973), nicknamed " the Lion ", was an American jazz and stride pianist . Early life and education [ edit] William Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholf, known as Willie, was born in 1893 in Goshen, New York.
- William Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholf Smith
- April 18, 1973 (aged 79), New York City, U.S.
- November 23, 1893, Goshen, New York, U.S.
Willie "The Lion" Smith, cuyo nombre de nacimiento era William Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholoff (Goshen, Nueva York, 25 de noviembre de 1897 - Nueva York, 18 de abril de 1973) fue un pianista, compositor y cantante estadounidense de jazz tradicional. Historial. Empezó su carrera profesional en 1912, tocando en clubs de Atlantic City.
- William Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholoff
11 de jun. de 2008 · Well-known for his flamboyant behavior, ever-present cigar, and derby hat, Willie Smith — nicknamed "The Lion" — was a master practitioner of Harlem stride piano. William Henry Joseph...
13 de sept. de 2008 · News. Has Influenced. With his derby and cigar, along with his command of counterpoint and swing, Willie "The Lion" Smith was one of the jazz world's outsized characters. Bravery during World War I earned him his nickname; friendship and mutual admiration led to Duke Ellington's "Portrait of The Lion" and Smith's own "Portrait of Duke."
4 de dic. de 2012 · At the age of 19 Smith enlisted in the US Army in 1916. The following year he was sent to the front lines in France during World War I. His bravery in battle won him the nickname “the Lion.” Soon after Smith returned from France in 1919, he became one of the most influential piano players in New York.
23 de nov. de 2011 · Willie "The Lion" Smith in his New York City apartment in 1947, smoking a signature stogie. William Gottlieb/Library of Congress via Flickr. The life of stride pianist Willie "The...
11 de jun. de 2008 · Willie 'The Lion' Smith: Stride Piano Master. June 11, 2008 • The pianist was well-known for his flamboyant behavior, ever-present cigar, and trademark derby hat. But in front of the keys,...
