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| Pinetop Smith | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Clarence Smith |
| Also known as | "Pine Top" or "Pinetop" Smith |
| Born | June 11, 1904 Troy, Alabama, United States |
| Died | March 15, 1929 (aged 24) Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Boogie-woogie, blues |
| Occupations | Pianist, vocalist, comedian |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | c. 1920–1929 |
| Labels | Vocalion |
| Associated acts | Ma Rainey Albert Ammons Meade Lux Lewis |
Clarence Smith, better known as Pinetop Smith or Pine Top Smith (June 11, 1904 – March 15, 1929) was an American boogie-woogie style blues pianist. His hit tune, "Pine Top's Boogie Woogie," featured rhythmic "breaks" that were an essential ingredient of ragtime music.
In 1991, he was added to the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.