Pinetop Smith

Pinetop Smith
Birth nameClarence Smith
Also known as"Pine Top" or "Pinetop" Smith
Born(1904-06-11)June 11, 1904
Troy, Alabama, United States
DiedMarch 15, 1929(1929-03-15) (aged 24)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
GenresBoogie-woogie, blues
Occupation(s)Pianist, vocalist, comedian
InstrumentsPiano
Years activec. 1920–1929
LabelsVocalion

Clarence Smith, better known as Pinetop Smith or Pine Top Smith (June 11, 1904 – March 15, 1929) was an American boogie-woogie style blues pianist. His hit tune, "Pine Top's Boogie Woogie," featured rhythmic "breaks" that were an essential ingredient of ragtime music.

In 1991, he was added to the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.

References

  1. ↑ "Clarence Pinetop Smith". Thebluestrail.com. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved November 19, 2011.
  2. ↑ Du Noyer, Paul (2003). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music (1st ed.). Fulham, London: Flame Tree Publishing. p. 165. ISBN 1-904041-96-5.
  3. ↑ "Inductees". Archived from the original on November 18, 2018. Retrieved December 19, 2011.

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