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Stuff Smith

Jazz
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...
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My Blue Heaven
My Blue HeavenStuff Smith and Stuff Smith & His Onyx Club Boys

The Chronological Classics: Stuff Smith and His Onyx Club Boys 1936-1939

3:07

On the Sunny Side of the Street
On the Sunny Side of the StreetStuff Smith and Henri Chaix Trio

A Tribute To Billie Holiday

5:36

Mama Talking
Mama TalkingParov Stelar and Stuff Smith

The Burning Spider

2:58

Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Don't Get Around Much AnymoreStéphane Grappelli and Stuff Smith

Verve Jazz Masters 11: Stephane Grappelli

9:30

In a Mellow Tone
In a Mellow ToneStuff Smith

She's Funny That Way
She's Funny That WayStuff Smith

Time And Again

2:55

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