Musician Dictionary

Ben Smith

American jazz alto saxophonist, tenor saxophonist and clarinetist · US saxophonist Benjamin J. Smith

DescriptionAmerican jazz alto saxophonist, tenor saxophonist and clarinetist
Source: Wikidata
Born1905-03-01
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceMemphis Memphis
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationjazz musician musician saxophonist clarinetist
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsclarinet saxophone
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsAbbey Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofAndy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy Andy Kirk and His Orchestra Ben Smith Quartet Ben Smith Quintet Benny Carter and His Orchestra Claude Hopkins and His Orchestra Hot Lips Page and His Orchestra Andy Kirk And His Clouds Of Joy Alabama Washboard Stompers Chicago Hot Five Hot Lips Page And His Band Ben Smith And His Orchestra
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz

Also known as

B. Smith Benjamin J. Smith Bennie Smith Smith

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Identifiers

mbid: 1c933c78-9a82-4110-adfe-c1fa0ffc0da9 · wikidata: Q4886485 · isni: 0000000078389889 · discogs: 1422509

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