Fletcher Smith
Fletcher Smith (born September 22, 1913 in Lincoln , Nebraska , † August 15, 1993 in Los Angeles ) was an American rhythm & blues and jazz pianist .
Fletcher Smith played with Cootie Williams in 1943 and in the following years with Slim Gaillard , King Perry , Varetta Dillard , Jimmy Rushing , Big Maybelle , Linda Hopkins , Sister Rosetta Tharpe , Earl Bostic , Stick McGhee , Mickey Baker , Percy Mayfield , King Perry and Geechie Smith . Under his own name ( Fletcher Smith's Squares, Fletcher Smiths Band ) he recorded several singles in the 1950s such as Mean Poor Gal , Ting Ting Boom Scat or Shout, Shout, Shout . In the field of jazz he was involved in 36 recording sessions between 1943 and 1959.
Web links
- Fletcher Smith at Discogs (English)
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Smith, Fletcher |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American jazz musician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 22, 1913 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Lincoln , Nebraska , United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 15, 1993 |
| Place of death | Los Angeles , California , United States |