Paul Smith (pianist)

Paul Smith
Paul Smith
Birth name	Paul Thatcher Smith
Born	April 17, 1922; San Diego, California, U.S.
Died	June 29, 2013 (aged 91); Torrance, California, U.S.
Genres	Jazz, bebop
Instrument	Piano
Spouse	Annette Warren (m. 1958)

Paul Thatcher Smith (April 17, 1922 – June 29, 2013) was an American jazz pianist.^[1] He performed in various genres of jazz, most typically bebop, but is best known as an accompanist of singers, especially Ella Fitzgerald.^[2]

^ Heckman, Don (July 2, 2013). "Paul Smith dies at 91; jazz pianist, arranger, composer". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
^ Peter Keepnews "Paul Smith, Jazz Pianist, Is Dead at 91", New York Times, 3 July 2013

[1] Heckman, Don (July 2, 2013). "Paul Smith dies at 91; jazz pianist, arranger, composer". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 3, 2013.

[Keepnews-2] Peter Keepnews "Paul Smith, Jazz Pianist, Is Dead at 91", New York Times, 3 July 2013

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