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Willie ‘The Lion’ Smith

Willie ‘The Lion’ Smith

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Willie ‘The Lion’ Smith

Jazz pianist and one of the masters of the stride style (1893–1973). Vintage sheet music for ‘Crazy Blues,’ 9.25 x 12.25, five pages, signed and inscribed on the front cover in fountain pen, “Willie the Lion Smith, to my boy Lenny Kunstadt.” In very good condition, with tears and chipping to edges, complete separation to adjoining fold, and a toned piece of tape to front cover. Kunstadt was a renowned jazz scholar and collector, who also co-founded and managed the specialist blues record label Spivey Records. RR Auction COA. Learn more about Larry Rafferty.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Marvels of Modern Music Auction
  • Dates: #425 - Ended March 20, 2014