Henry Franklin " Buster " Smith (August 24, 1904 – August 10, 1991), [1] also known as Professor Smith, was an American jazz alto saxophonist and mentor to Charlie Parker. [2]

Aug 24, 2025 · Also known as Professor Smith, he was a Black jazz alto saxophonist. Henry Franklin "Buster" Smith was born and raised in Alsdorf, Texas, a small town near the outskirts of Dallas.

Apr 25, 2026 · Henry Franklin " Buster " Smith (August 24, 1904 – August 10, 1991), also known as Professor Smith, was an American jazz alto saxophonist and mentor to Charlie Parker. Smith was …

Henry Franklin Smith was born in Alsdorf, Texas and raised in a musical family. He was an alto saxophonist and innovator who made often-overlooked and vital contributions to the history and …

Aug 10, 1991 · Henry Franklin “ Buster “ Smith (August 24, 1904 – August 10, 1991), [1] also known as Professor Smith, was an American jazz alto saxophonist and mentor to Charlie Parker. [2]

Aug 10, 1991 · He was born and raised in Alsdorf, right outside of Dallas. He collaborated with Pete Johnson 's Boogie-Woogie Boys. Known by the nickname Professor Smith, he was a mentor to …

Henry Franklin " Buster " Smith (August 24, 1904 – August 10, 1991), [1] also known as Professor Smith, was an American jazz alto saxophonist and mentor to Charlie Parker. [2]

Dec 1, 1995 · Henry "Buster" Smith, jazz saxophone player, was born on August 24, 1904, in Alsdorf, Texas. His early musical influences included his father (who played guitar).

Apr 18, 2026 · Henry Franklin "Buster" Smith (August 24, 1904 – August 10, 1991), also known as Professor Smith, was an American jazz alto saxophonist and mentor to Charlie Parker.

Feb 22, 2019 · Henry “Buster” Smith, jazz saxophone player, was born on August 24, 1904, in Alsdorf, Texas. His early musical influences included his father (who played guitar). At age four, Buster was …