Willie Smith

Saxophonist

Birthday November 25, 1910

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Charleston, SC

DEATH DATE Mar 7, 1967 (56)

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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.