Home / Musicians and Composers / Hale Smith Hale Smith 1925 – 2009 Musicians and Composers Celebrities, Musicians and Composers Biography Hale Smith (1925–2009) was an American composer, music pedagogue, and jazz pianist. Born June 29, 1925 in Cleveland. Died November 24, 2009 in Freeport of stroke. AD ✝ LEGENDS AT REST Every legend has a story. Every story has a resting place. Explore the Legends at Rest books and profiles. Explore Legends at Rest → More Images Related Graves More musicians and composers → Maud Allan 1873 – 1956 Musicians Linda Cristal 1934 – 2020 Actresses Madeleine Robinson 1917 – 2004 Actresses Stella Stevens 1938 – 2023 Actresses