Willie Smith
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About
Alto saxophone swing musician who worked with an array of celebrated musicians, including Nat King Cole.
Before Fame
He attended Fisk University for chemistry and worked with Jimmie Lunceford's band.
Trivia
He played with Harry James's orchestra, with whom he collaborated for seven years.
Family Life
He was born in Charleston, South Carolina and raised in Cleveland, Ohio.
Associated With
He collaborated with Duke Ellington.