Paul Smith (pianist)

Paul Smith
Birth namePaul Thatcher Smith
Born(1922-04-17)April 17, 1922
San Diego, California, U.S.
DiedJune 29, 2013(2013-06-29) (aged 91)
Torrance, California, U.S.
GenresJazz, bebop
InstrumentPiano
Spouse
(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]

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