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Al Smith

real name Albert B. Smith

Al Smith is credited on 1,364 releases across 365 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1952–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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1,364

Credits

365

Albums

8

Decades active

664

In collections

Biography

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US bassist, songwriter and producer from Chicago, born on Nov. 23, 1923 in Bolivar County, Mississippi. He started his career in the mid 1940s. Worked with Jimmy Reed, ran his own label and produced many records for. (BMI IPI#: 28970949)
For the US rhythm & blues singer / songwriter active on the West Coast, see Al Smith.
For the Australian engineer, see Al Smith.
For the US engineer active in Memphis, TN, see Al Smith.
For the jazz singer, see Al Smith.
For the gospel singer, see Alfred B. Smith

Bio from Discogs

Credited work

1,364 releases · 365 albums · active 1952–2025

  • Performance · 1,664
  • Production · 191
  • Other credits · 81
  • Mastering · 1

Studios: Grande Ballroom · Fillmore East · Winterland · Manhattan Center

Discography

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