William Oscar Smith, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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jazz musician
Date of Birth: 02-May-1917
Place of Birth: Bartow, Georgia, United States
Date of Death: 31-May-1991
Profession: jazz musician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About William Oscar Smith
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- William Oscar (W.O.) Smith (May 2, 1917 – May 31, 1991), was a jazz double bassist and music educator.
- Although he never pursued a solo career, and, as a result, is not often remembered by jazz historians, Smith was an important player in early jazz history as a sideman.
- Most notably, Smith was the bassist on Coleman Hawkins' iconic 1939 recording of "Body and Soul".
- The great jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie said of Smith, "Of all the musicians I've had the pleasure of associating with, I can say that Oscar Smith was among the most gifted.
- His timing and resolution were almost perfect.
- He helped me discover my own sense of harmony and rhythm." Gillespie describes him as a sideman extraordinaire.
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