Dr. Lonnie Smith
American jazz musician (1942–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Lonnie Liston Smith.
Lonnie Smith (July 3, 1942 – September 28, 2021), styled 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. He owned the label Pilgrimage, and was named the year's best organist by the Jazz Journalists Association nine times.
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Born | (1942-07-03)July 3, 1942 Lackawanna, New York, U.S. |
Died | September 28, 2021(2021-09-28) (aged 79) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
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Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Organ |
Years active | 1960–2021 |
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Website | drlonniesmith |
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