Willie Smith was a renowned alto saxophone swing musician born on November 25, 1910 in Charleston, SC. He had a successful career, working with many celebrated musicians such as Nat King Cole. Smith was known for his skillful playing and his ability to bring out the best in his collaborators.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $260 million (2024)
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.