WILLIE SMITH "Relaxing After Hours" '45 Nat Cole VG 10"
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Jan 5, 2010 Sold Date
Dec 29, 2009 Start Date
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Hello,

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

Good Luck!


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