Willie Smith (2)

American jazz alto saxophonist, clarinetist, vocalist and composer.
Born 25 November 1910 in Charleston, South Carolina, USA - Died 7 March 1967 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
He was one of the major alto saxophone players of the swing era. He began on clarinet at age 12. After leaving college he ed Charlie Barnet. In March 1967 he died of cancer.

Do NOT confuse with alto sax player from Cleveland Willie Smith (7).