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Johnny Henry Smith II (June 25, 1922 – June 11, 2013) was an American cool jazz and mainstream jazz guitarist. He wrote " Walk, Don't Run " in 1954. In 1984, Smith was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame .
Jonathan Charles Smith (born 24 February 1979) is a motoring journalist and television presenter. He was one of the presenters on Channel 5 motoring programme Fifth Gear and has since presented Mud, Sweat & Gears for BBC America and Motorheads for BBC Worldwide.
Mar 9, 2015 · In 1988 I did an interview with my teacher, the great jazz guitarist Johnny Smith. As far as I know it's the only of its kind. John is gracious and insightful, as ever.
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Jun 19, 2013 · Johnny Smith, a jazz guitarist who was considered one of the emerging greats of his generation when he left the limelight in 1958 to move to Colorado, open a record store and become a full-time...
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Dec 4, 2023 · Johnny Smith, born John Henry Smith Jr. on June 25, 1922, in Birmingham, Alabama, was a highly influential American musician renowned for his talent and innovative contributions to the world of jazz guitar.
Johnny Smith - Brief Biography. John Henry Smith II was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on 25 June 1922. He learned to play the guitar and violin as a youngster, performing the latter in the family’s hillbilly group.
Learn about the life and career of Johnny Smith, one of the most respected and revered jazz guitarists of the modern era. Discover his influences, achievements, and his signature models of Epiphone, D'Angelico, and Gibson guitars.
