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Willie "the Lion" Smith
Willie "the Lion" Smith | |
|---|---|
 Smith, c. January 1947 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | William Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholf Smith |
| Born | November 23, 1893 Goshen, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 18, 1973 (aged 79) New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, stride, blues |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Piano |
William Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholf Smith (November 23, 1893[a] – April 18, 1973), nicknamed "the Lion", was an American jazz and stride pianist.
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