WILLIE SMITH "Relaxing After Hours" '45 Nat Cole VG 10"
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Here's a copy of Willie Smith's 1945 10" EP, "Relaxing After Hours With Willie Smith And His Friends" on Emarcy (MG 26000)
Vinyl: scuffing on both sides, only grades: VG
Jacket: no splits, general wear and age: VG+
Biography by Scott Yanow on allmusic.com...
In the 1930s, Willie Smith ranked third among alto saxophonists, just behind Johnny Hodges and Benny Carter. He had a distinctive sound and a swinging style that was a major asset to Jimmy Lunceford's orchestra. Smith also contributed occasional vocals ("Rhythm Is Our Business" was his best-known recording) and some effective clarinet solos during the era, in addition to writing some fine arrangements for Lunceford.
MG 26000 Willie Smith And His Friends - Relaxing After Hours
Billy May (tp, arr) Murray McEachern (tb) Willie Smith (as) Arnold Ross (p) Les Paul (g) Ed Mihelich (b) Nick Fatool (d)
Los Angeles, CA, May 2, 1945
HL90-2 September In The Rain
HL91-5 You Ought To Be In Pictures
HL92-5 Moten Swing
HL93-2 Willow Weep For Me (Willie Weep For Me)
Willie Smith (as) Nat King Cole (p) Red Callender (b) Jackie Mills (d)
Los Angeles, CA, February 16, 1946
HL121-2 I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me
HL122-4 The Way You Look Tonight
HL123-2 Airness A La Nat
HL124-3 My Old Flame
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