Willie "The Lion" Smith
American musician (1897–1973)
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Summary
Willie "The Lion" Smith was born on November 25, 1897[1], in Goshen[2]. He died on April 18, 1973[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a pianist[5], jazz musician[6], composer[7], and musician[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: November 23, 1893[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[12]
- Educated at: Barringer Academy of the Arts & Humanities[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Genre: jazz[15]
- Record label: Sackville Records[16]
- Commons category: Willie "The Lion" Smith[17]
- Cause of death: disease[18]
- Family name: Smith[19]
- Given name: Willie[20]
- Manner of death: natural causes[21]
- Instrument: piano[22]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
Why It Matters
Willie "The Lion" Smith is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Willie "The Lion" Smith born?
Willie "The Lion" Smith's place of birth was Goshen[2].
Where did Willie "The Lion" Smith die?
Willie "The Lion" Smith passed away in New York City[4].
What did Willie "The Lion" Smith do for work?
Willie "The Lion" Smith worked as a pianist[5], jazz musician[6], composer[7], and musician[8].
Where did Willie "The Lion" Smith go to school?
Willie "The Lion" Smith was educated at Barringer Academy of the Arts & Humanities[13].