ArtistInfo
Willie "The Lion" Smith
1925-1937
Compil. FR 1992 on Classics label
Jazz
Recorded New York City, Nov 5, 1925 (tracks 1, 2), May 23, 1927 (tracks 3, 4), May 14, 1934 (track 5), April 23, 1935 (tracks 6 to 9), May 22, 1935 (tracks 10 to 13), April 13, 1937 (tracks 14 to 17), July 14, 1937 (tracks 18 to 21), and Sep 15, 1937 (tracks 22, 23). Bill Benford, Gus Horsley, and Harry Hull are listed with an "?" in track details on release. Misspelt 'The Chronogical Classics' on the front.
Musicians
 | Willie "The Lion" Smith p, 1893-1973 US piano, vocals, album by |
 | Pete Brown as, *1906 US alto saxophone |
 | Edgar Sampson ts, 1907-1973 US alto saxophone, violin |
 | Buddy Christian bj, 1885-1958 US banjo |
 | Gus Horsley banjo |
| Ellsworth Reynolds bass |
 | John Kirby b, cb, 1908-1952 US bass |
 | Bill Benford b, tu, 1902-1994 US brass bass |
 | Harry Hull b, brass bass |
 | Cecil Scott cl, ts, 1905-1964 US clarinet |
 | Herschel Brassfield , clarinet |
 | Buster Bailey cl, 1902-1967 US clarinet, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone |
 | Ed Allen cor, tr, 1897-1974 US cornet |
 | Jabbo Smith tr, voc, *1908 US cornet |
 | June Clark tr, *1900 US cornet |
| "Jazz" Carson drums |
| Eric Henry drums |
 | O'Neil Spencer dr, *1909 US drums, vocals |
| Unknown Artist drums |
 | Jimmy McLin g, 1908-1983 US guitar |
 | Prince Robinson cl, ts, 1907-1960 US tenor saxophone |
 | Robert Carroll sax, 1905-1952 US tenor saxophone |
 | Jimmy Harrison voc, tb, 1900-1931 US trombone |
 | Dave Nelson tb, US trumpet |
 | Frank Newton tr, 1906-1954 US trumpet |
 | Perry Bradford voc, p, 1893-1970 US vocals, directed by |
 | Willie Williams , US washboard |
 | The Gulf Coast Seven , performer on track |
 | Georgia Strutters , performer on track |
 | Willie 'The Lion' Smith And His Cubs , performer on track |
Producers
| Anatol Schenker liner notes |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Claus Blues | The Gulf Coast Seven | 2:57 | |
| 2 | Keep Your Temper | The Gulf Coast Seven | 2:55 | |
| 3 | Rock, Jenny, Rock | Georgia Strutters | 2:39 | |
| 4 | It's Right Here For You | Georgia Strutters | 2:36 | |
| 5 | Finger Buster | Willie "The Lion" Smith | 2:50 | |
| 6 | There's Gonna Be The Devil To Pay | Willie 'The Lion' Smith And His Cubs | 2:55 | |
| 7 | Streamline Gal | Willie 'The Lion' Smith And His Cubs | 2:29 | |
| 8 | What Can I Do With A Foolish Girl Like You? | Willie 'The Lion' Smith And His Cubs | 2:47 | |
| 9 | Harlem Joys | Willie 'The Lion' Smith And His Cubs | 2:37 | |
| 10 | Echo Of Spring | Willie 'The Lion' Smith And His Cubs | 2:38 | |
| 11 | Breeze (Blow My Baby Back To Me) | Willie 'The Lion' Smith And His Cubs | 2:50 | |
| 12 | Swing, Brother, Swing | Willie 'The Lion' Smith And His Cubs | 2:48 | |
| 13 | Sittin' At The Table (Opposite You) | Willie 'The Lion' Smith And His Cubs | 2:28 | |
| 14 | The Swampland Is Calling Me | Willie 'The Lion' Smith And His Cubs | 2:54 | |
| 15 | More Than That | Willie 'The Lion' Smith And His Cubs | 2:51 | |
| 16 | I'm All Out of Breath | Willie 'The Lion' Smith And His Cubs | 3:05 | |
| 17 | I Can See You All Over The Place | Willie 'The Lion' Smith And His Cubs | 3:04 | |
| 18 | Get Acquainted With Yourself | Willie 'The Lion' Smith And His Cubs | 2:48 | |
| 19 | Knock Wood | Willie 'The Lion' Smith And His Cubs | 2:26 | |
| 20 | Peace, Brother, Peace | Willie 'The Lion' Smith And His Cubs | 2:48 | |
| 21 | The Old Stomping-Ground | Willie 'The Lion' Smith And His Cubs | 3:15 | |
| 22 | Blues, Why Don't You Let Me Alone | Willie 'The Lion' Smith And His Cubs | 3:15 | |
| 23 | I've Got To Think It Over | Willie 'The Lion' Smith And His Cubs | 2:32 |
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