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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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It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)Stuff Smith
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Don't Get Around Much AnymoreStéphane Grappelli and Stuff Smith
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In a Mellow ToneStuff Smith
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Mama TalkingParov Stelar and Stuff Smith
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How High the MoonStéphane Grappelli and Stuff Smith
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How High the MoonJean-Luc Ponty, Stéphane Grappelli and Stuff Smith
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It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)Stuff Smith

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Don't Get Around Much AnymoreStéphane Grappelli and Stuff Smith

Verve Jazz Masters 11: Stephane Grappelli

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In a Mellow ToneStuff Smith

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Mama TalkingParov Stelar and Stuff Smith

The Burning Spider

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How High the MoonStéphane Grappelli and Stuff Smith

So Easy to Remember

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How High the MoonJean-Luc Ponty, Stéphane Grappelli and Stuff Smith

Jazz Violin Summit

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