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Jimmy Smith

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American jazz organist

United StatesMusiciansLived 1925 to 2005 · aged 79
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James Oscar Smith was an American jazz musician who helped popularize the Hammond B-3 organ, creating a link between jazz and 1960s soul music.

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Smith at the London Jazz Cafe Mar 2004 (final UK gig)Smith at the London Jazz Cafe Mar 2004 (final UK gig)Smith at the Liri Blues Festival in 2004Smith at the Liri Blues Festival in 2004Smith in 2005Smith in 2005

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NEA Jazz Masters

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2005 · aged 79
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27 languages

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