R.I.P. Dr. Lonnie Smith 2021-09-29 by MotokoKusanagi | 6 Comments | Legendary jazz organist Dr. Lonnie Smith has passed away at the age of 79. He is remembered for his extensive contribution to soul jazz as both band lead (Think!, Turning Point) and as a frequent collaborator with players such as George Benson and Lou Donaldson.
Source: https://www.npr.org/2021/09/28/1041372956/dr-lonnie-smith-master-of-the-hammond-organ-dies-at-79
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highly recommend his albums Finger Lickin Good and Turning Point. also check Lou Donaldson's Midnight Creeper or George Benson's Cookbook for other great features from him. big RIP
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Haven't checked all his stuff yet, but what I've heard is good. Now's the time, I guess.
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i haven't heard all of his stuff either unfortunately! jazz do be hard like that sometimes lol
his last (live) album in 2018 is pretty great if you haven't checked that one yet
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Jazz do be hard like that[2]
I mean I guess I’m a poser I never heard of this guy. Rip. Guess I got some shit to check out.
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Damn, had a convo about him with a pal just the other day.
The real one is gone.
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rip. jamming Breathe
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