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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MotokoKusanagi
September 29th 2021
4290 Comments


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

SandwichBubble
September 29th 2021
13965 Comments


Haven't checked all his stuff yet, but what I've heard is good. Now's the time, I guess.

MotokoKusanagi
September 29th 2021
4290 Comments


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

widowslaugh123
September 29th 2021
4416 Comments


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.

someone
September 29th 2021
7254 Comments


Damn, had a convo about him with a pal just the other day.

The real one is gone.

GhandhiLion
September 29th 2021
17793 Comments


rip. jamming Breathe




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