Journal 3: Harlem Renaissance Individual

Willie "The Lion" Smith was a pianist during the Harlem Renaissance. He is largely accredited for being one of the best jazz musicians with respect to the stride style of play. He was part of a large jazz music movement and played along with notorious individuals such as Papa Jo Jones and Mamie Smith. At the pinnacle of his career, he got the opportunity to tour North America and Europe. He became an influence for the prolific Duke Ellington and has his own holiday (September 18th).