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Johnny Smith

A gorgeous, subtle jazz guitarist in the 1940s and '50s, a respected session man, and a consistent solo artist.
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Johnny Smith - Artist Details

Active

1940s - 1960s

Born

June 25, 1922 in Birmingham, AL

Died

June 11, 2013 in Colorado Springs, CO

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Cool Guitar Jazz Jazz Blues Jazz Instrument Mainstream Jazz

Also Known As

John Henry Smith Jnr.

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