Mike Lipskin and Dick Hyman: Stride virtuosos, friends since 1965, reunite across pair of grand pianos "I learn something from Dick every time we play, the way he plays melodies, his use of harmony," ...

The life of stride pianist Willie "The Lion" Smith was the stuff of legend, but unfortunately, some of that legend seems to have come from Smith's own imagination. For example, Smith always claimed to ...

JAKI BYARD: Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the "Late Late Show." I'm going into my act. This is my last set. So we don't know what is going to happen. BIANCULLI: In the 1960s, ...

Judy Carmichael may not have the look of a stereotypical stride piano player, but on Wednesday at the Cerritos Center’s Sierra Room Theatre, Carmichael wasted no time getting down to business with a ...

P>Stride piano was once the rage with such giants as James P. Johnson, Willie "the Lion" Smith, Duke Ellington and reaching its zenith in the hands of Fats Waller. Perhaps the best known proponents of ...

Willie "The Lion" Smith was one of the great stride pianists whose style and approach were an inspiration to many. His ideas were fermented by a larger-than-life presence that he transfused into his ...

For three years now, the Bickford Jazz Showcase has undertaken an ambitious musical program during the warm months. Their 2012 Jazz SummerFest continues the tradition with a schedule that calls for ...

In Depression-era New York jazz clubs, "Fats" Waller was known for getting the party jumping. Now, musicians Jason Moran and Me'Shell Ndegeocello are collaborating on a new project that transforms ...

The pianist was well-known for his flamboyant behavior, ever-present cigar, and trademark derby hat. But in front of the keys, he was also a... Willie 'The Lion' Smith: Stride Piano Master He's been ...

The life of Willie "The Lion" Smith was the stuff of legend, but his music backs up his boasts. The life of stride pianist Willie "The Lion" Smith was the stuff of legend, but unfortunately, some of ...