Background
Smith, James Oscar was born on December 8, 1928 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James and Grace Elizabeth (Weldon) Smith.
Smith, James Oscar was born on December 8, 1928 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James and Grace Elizabeth (Weldon) Smith.
Student, Ornstein School Music, Philadelphia, 1946-1949.
Jazz organist, since 1951; owner, director, Edmy Music Public Company, since 1962; owner, director, Trieste Builders Company, since 1962; owner, director, Jay Cec Corporation, since 1962. Appeared at Antibes (Frances) Jazz Festival, 1962, Complain-de-Tour Jazz Festival, Belgium, 1963.
Member Broadcast Music Inc., American Federation of television and Radio Artists, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Academy Recording Arts and Sciences Lodges: Masons.
Married Edna Joy Goins, March 31, 1957. Children: James Oscar, Jia Charlene.