LION OF THE PIANO - 8 PIANO COMPOSITIONS BY WILLIE "THE LION" SMITH

Willie "The Lion" Smith; Transcriptions and Essay by Michael "Spike" Wilner

"Willie 'The Lion' Smith made a major contribution to the history of jazz. He redefined the idiom of stride piano and left a legacy of signature compositions." --Bill Charlap

"Willie 'The Lion' Smith has long been overlooked as a pianist, and especially as a composer. The pieces contained here demonstrate that The Lion was not just another stride piano player; he was a deep thinking musician, who had incredible range - technically, harmonically and emotionally." --Larry Goldings

"This fine collection reveals many of the stylistic and harmonic innovations of the great Willie 'The Lion' Smith. Spike Wilner has done a loving and wonderful job of transcribing these piano treasures." --Dick Katz

Contents

1. Echoes of Spring
2. Concentrating
3. Fading Star
4. Sneakaway
5. Passionette
6. Rippling Waters
7. Morning Air
8. Finger-Buster

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