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WETF Show The Willies - 1940's and 50's small group sessions by the remarkable alto saxist Willie Smith
FromJazz Focus
WETF Show The Willies - 1940's and 50's small group sessions by the remarkable alto saxist Willie Smith
FromJazz Focus
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Length:
62 minutes
Released:
Jan 19, 2021
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Podcast episode
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WETF Show The Willies - 1940's and 50's small group sessions by the remarkable alto saxist Willie Smith - known for his years playing lead for Lunceford and Harry James, Smith was a stylist on alto and a good arranger as well. He is presented here with his own groups as well as ones led by Nat King Cole, Billie Holliday, Al Casey, Corky Corcoran, Gene Krupa and Shorty Sherock and featuring those notables as well as Charlie Shavers, Billy May, Les Paul, Murray McEachern, Harry Edison, Teddy Wilson, Allan Reuss and Israel Crosby
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Released:
Jan 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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