Willie Smith - Willie The Lion Smith and His Jazz Cubs Format:CD Jean Ritchie - Marching Across

Jean Ritchie - Marching Across the Green Grass

hybrid SACD

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full-on horns

Willie Smith - Willie The Lion Smith and His Jazz Cubs Format:CD Jean Ritchie - Marching AcrossOne of the great stride pianists of all time, Willie "The Lion" Smith is represented on two distinct dates on this new CD. 9 of the 16 were recorded in 1971 with Willie being joined by cornetist Tony Newstead, clarinetist Tommy Gwaltney, bassist Van Perry and drummer Skip Tomlinson. The other 7 songs are from a live solo concert from 1944 except for being joined by drummer Gene Krupa on one song "Here Comes the Band". Tracks include: Ain't She Sweet,