Lonnie Smith
American jazz musician (1942-2021) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 79
Lonnie Smith, styled as Dr. Lonnie Smith, was an American jazz Hammond B3 organist who was a member of the George Benson quartet in the 1960s. He recorded albums with saxophonist Lou Donaldson for Blue Note before being signed as a solo act.
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He owned the label Pilgrimage, and was named the year's best organist by the Jazz Journalists Association nine times.
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United States
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Musicians
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Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1942 to 2021 · aged 79
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