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Stuff Smith
Stuff Smith was born into a musical family, his father playing in an orchestra.
At the age of 7, he received a violin from his parents, and by 15, he was
already part of a music-hall troupe in which he played violin and danced (Aunt
Jemina Revue). In 1930, he played with Jelly Roll Morton, but Morton had little
interest in his fellow violinist, so the collaboration didn't last long. With
Jonah Jones, he formed his first orchestra (1936-1940), featuring Cozy Cole. The
band was a hit at New York's Onyx Club, not only for its music, but also for
Smith's eccentricities, as on certain...
Mama TalkingParov Stelar and Stuff Smith
The Burning Spider
2:58
She's Funny That WayStuff Smith
Time And Again
2:55
My Blue HeavenStuff Smith and Stuff Smith & His Onyx Club Boys
Swingin' Stuff
3:07
On the Sunny Side of the StreetStuff Smith and Henri Chaix Trio
A Tribute To Billie Holiday
5:36
Honeysuckle RoseDexter Gordon, Ben Webster, Herbie Fields, Don Byas, Duke Ellington and Stuff Smith
Blowing The Blues Away
8:00
CaravanStuff Smith, Svend Asmussen and Jimmy Smith
Swingin' Stuff
8:58
