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Willie "The Lion" Smith, Don Ewell
Stride Piano Duets Live In Toronto 1966
Album US 2008 on Delmark Records label
Jazz and Blues
Willie "The Lion" Smith in the 1920s was considered one of the big three of stride piano, along with James P. Johnson and Fats Waller. He was an influence on the young Duke Ellington. Although he was a braggart and (with his cigar and trademark derby hat) appeared to be a rough character, Smith was actually more colorful than menacing and a very sophisticated pianist. Because he remained active into the early '70s, Willie "The Lion" Smith was considered a living link to the glory days of early jazz. A major if underrated pianist, Don Ewell started leading his own trios in Baltimore in the mid-'30s; played during the New Orleans jazz revival (starting in the mid-'40s) and was with Jack Teagarden during 1957-1964. Ewell moved to New Orleans, where he worked regularly during his last years. This 1966 date, recorded live at the Golden Nugget in Toronto, features solo performances by Smith, Ewell and duets by the two.
Musicians
 | Willie "The Lion" Smith p, 1893-1973 US album by |
 | Don Ewell p, 1916-1983 US album by |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Relaxin' | Willie "The Lion" Smith, Don Ewell | 2:31 | |
| 2 | Blue Skies | Willie "The Lion" Smith, Don Ewell | 3:45 | |
| 3 | I Found A New Baby | Willie "The Lion" Smith, Don Ewell | 3:26 | |
| 4 | Tea For Two | Willie "The Lion" Smith, Don Ewell | 6:11 | |
| 5 | Charleston | Willie "The Lion" Smith, Don Ewell | 4:24 | |
| 6 | You're Driving Me Crazy | Willie "The Lion" Smith, Don Ewell | 3:27 | |
| 7 | Here Comes The Band | Willie "The Lion" Smith, Don Ewell | 2:38 | |
| 8 | Sweet Georgia Brown | Willie "The Lion" Smith, Don Ewell | 3:58 | |
| 9 | Georgia On My Mind | Willie "The Lion" Smith, Don Ewell | 6:07 | |
| 10 | Linger Awhile / Shine | Willie "The Lion" Smith, Don Ewell | 5:35 | |
| 11 | If I Could Be With You | Willie "The Lion" Smith, Don Ewell | 4:43 | |
| 12 | Just You, Just Me | Willie "The Lion" Smith, Don Ewell | 3:47 | |
| 13 | Squeeze Me | Willie "The Lion" Smith, Don Ewell | 4:17 | |
| 14 | Twelfth Street Rag | Willie "The Lion" Smith, Don Ewell | 3:32 |
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