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Jimmy Smith

American jazz organist · United States · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1925 to 2005 · aged 79

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

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