John Smith (6)

American jazz guitarist and banjo player, born November 27, 1908 in Atlanta, GA. Died January 15 or October 15, 1994. In Atlanta played banjo with J. Neal Montgomery in late 1920s. With Teddy Hill 1932-1939, with Fats Waller 1939-1940, then toured with The Mills Brothers until 1942. With Cab Calloway 1946-1948 and at intervals to 1951, with Wilbur De Paris 1958-1966. Retired from music, but resumed his career with Panama Francis from the late 1970s into the 1980s.