Overseas Press Club

Paul Studer met Willie "the lion" Smith at the Overseas Press Club, where several jazz events were hosted. He also had the opportunity to photograph Dizzy Gillespie and other prominent musicians. Many thanks to Richard Basi and Fernando Ortiz de Urbina for identifying the musicians.
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    Overseas Press Club 01

    Willie the lion Smith, Dizzie Gillespie

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    Overseas Press Club 02

    Willie "the lion" Smith

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    Overseas Press Club 03

    Paul Studer and Willie "the lion" Smith Picture taken by Jeann "Roni" Failows

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    Overseas Press Club 04

    Paul Studer and Willie "the lion" Smith Picture taken by Jeann "Roni" Failows

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    Overseas Press Club 05

    Willie "the lion" Smith

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    Overseas Press Club 06

    Cozy Cole, drummer and Willie "the lion" Smith, pianist

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    Overseas Press Club 07

    left to right - bass player and manager John Levy, Cozy Cole, Jeann "Roni" Failows

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    Overseas Press Club 08

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    Overseas Press Club 09

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    Overseas Press Club 10

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    Overseas Press Club 11

    Dizzie Gillespie in the middle

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    Overseas Press Club 12

    Chico Hamilton looking at camera

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    Overseas Press Club 13

    Teddy Charles on vibraphone, Oscar Pettiford on bass

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    Overseas Press Club 13a

    Willie "the lion" Smith

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    Overseas Press Club 14

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