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Bill Smith
AuthorBooks · Second hand1926-2020
William Overton Smith was an American clarinetist and composer. He worked extensively in modern classical music, third stream and jazz, and was perhaps best known for having played with pianist Dave Brubeck intermittently from the 1940s to the early 2000s. Smith frequently recorded jazz under the name Bill Smith, but his classical compositions are credited under the name William O. Smith.
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About Bill Smith
Birth
1926
Death
2020
William Overton Smith was an American clarinetist and composer. He worked extensively in modern classical music, third stream and jazz, and was perhaps best known for having played with pianist Dave Brubeck intermittently from the 1940s to the early 2000s. Smith frequently recorded jazz under the name Bill Smith, but his classical compositions are credited under the name William O. Smith.
Bill Smith was a prominent jazz musician and composer born in Sacramento.
His prolific career spanned the creation of 121 published works.
Beyond his role as a clarinetist, he was also a distinguished musicologist.
His major work, Kings of Oak Springs, showcases his versatility as an author.
His literary legacy explores diverse themes including history, music, and fiction.
