Composer
Huey P. Smith
American R&B pianist (1934–2023)
1934–2023
1 works and musical collections
- Born
- 1934
- Died
- 2023
- Birthplace
- New Orleans
- Place of death
- Baton Rouge
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Contemporary
Biography
Huey Pierce "Piano" Smith (January 26, 1934 – February 13, 2023) was an American R&B pianist and session musician whose sound was influential in the development of rock and roll.
His piano playing incorporated the boogie-woogie styles of Pete Johnson, Meade Lux Lewis, and Albert Ammons, the jazz style of Jelly Roll Morton and the R&B style of Fats Domino. Steve Huey of AllMusic noted that "At the peak of his game, Smith epitomized New Orleans R&B at its most infectious and rollicking, as showcased on his classic signature tune, "Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu".
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Life and musical career
- Occupations
- pianist; composer; songwriter
- Instruments played
- piano
- Genres
- rhythm and blues
- Birth name
- Huey Pierce Smith
- Nickname
- Piano Smith
- Languages used
- English
- VIAF ID
- 61733073
- ISNI
- 0000000114735727
- GND ID
- 134524500
- Library of Congress ID
- n92118473
- MusicBrainz ID
- b935e5c5-3f0d-4de1-b9a1-cd19fd4696cc
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Choir, Guitar, Saxophone, Voice
- Genres represented
- pop, Rock
- Source entries with composition dates
- 0
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Sheet music catalogue
Instruments describe listed editions, including arrangements. Composition dates and keys appear where recorded; collection pages show their individual contents.
| Title | Work details | Listed instruments | Sheet music |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Cruise | See work details |
1 more instruments
| View sheet music |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 61733073.