Willie Smith 'the Lion' - Willie The Lion Smith and His Jazz Cubs

One of the great stride pianists of all time, Willie "The Lion" Smith is represented on two distinct dates on this new CD. 9 of the 16 were recorded in 1971 with Willie being joined by cornetist Tony Newstead, clarinetist Tommy Gwaltney, bassist Van Perry and drummer Skip Tomlinson. The other 7 songs are from a live solo concert from 1944 except for being joined by drummer Gene Krupa on one song "Here Comes the Band". Tracks include: Ain't She Sweet, Am I Blue?, Echoes of Spring, Between the Devil And the Deep Blue Sea on the 1971 date and the Sneakaway, Louisiana, Darktown Strutters Bal, Oh Baby! On the 1944 date.

1) There's Gonna Be the Devil to Pay
2) Streamline Gal
3) What Can I Do with a Foolish Little Girl Like You?
4) What Can I Do with a Foolish Little Girl Like You? [Diff. Take]
5) Harlem Joys
6) Echoes of Spring [Diff. Take]
7) Echoes of Spring [Diff. Unissued Take]
8) Breeze (Blow My Baby Back to Me)
9) Breeze (Blow My Baby Back to Me)
10) Swing Brother Swing
11) Swing Brother Swing [Diff. Unissued Take]
12) Sittin' at the Table (Opposite You) [Diff. Unissued Take]
13) Swampland Is Calling Me
14) More Than That
15) I'm All Out of Breath
16) I Can See You All Over the Place
17) Get Acquainted with Yourself
18) Knock Wood
19) Peace Brother Peace
20) Old Stamping Ground
21) Blues Why Don't You Leave Me Alone?
22) I've Got to Think It Over
23) Achin' Hearted Blues
24) Honeymoonin' on a Dime