Through the standards
Willie Smith
Willie Smith, alto saxophone and arranger, is on 12 recordings across 12 tunes on this site, from 1934 to 1964. Most often alongside Lee Young, Harry Edison and Red Callender.
1930s
- Rose RoomJimmie Lunceford · 1934 · arranger · Decca
- Sweet Sue, Just YouJimmie Lunceford · 1938 · clarinet/alto saxophone/baritone saxophone · Decca
1940s
- After You've GoneJazz at the Philharmonic · 1946 · alto saxophone · Mercury
- Crazy RhythmDizzy Gillespie, Lester Young and others · 1946 · alto saxophone · Mercury
- Oh, Lady Be Good!Charlie Parker with Jazz at the Philharmonic · 1946 · alto saxophone · Mercury
1950s
- I Thought About YouBillie Holiday · 1954 · alto saxophone · Clef
- Too Marvelous for WordsBillie Holiday · 1954 · alto saxophone · Clef
- Willow Weep for MeBillie Holiday · 1954 · alto saxophone · Clef
- Just You, Just MeNat King Cole · 1956 · alto saxophone · Capitol
- Don't Get Around Much AnymoreNat King Cole with Billy May's Orchestra · 1957 · alto saxophone · Capitol