Lonnie smith solo on the midnight creeper with lou donaldson on the sax. Lonnie smith, released in 2012 on pilgrimage productions. Having recorded on over seventy albums with masters such as george benson and lou donaldson, dr. The music seems to flow back and forth between classic lonnie smith and other parts that are sort of genre defying what i would describe as prog jazz. He recorded albums with saxophonist lou donaldson for blue note before being signed as a solo act.
He recorded albums with saxophonist lou donaldson for blue note. Lonnie smith leads his trio through a soulful set before a soldout house at the kennedy center jazz club in. He seems to intentionally avoid cliches and marketplace trends, preferring instead to chart his own course, so its beautifully ironic that hes become something of a trendy figuretofollow for the jazzmeetsjam crowd. Lonnie smith dimitrious jazz alley seattle, wa tue. Its odd that blue note decided to sit on it for so long, because it ranks as one of lonnies better sets. Lonnie smith organist, composer, bandleader and now principal of pilgrimage recordsis the cheshire cat of jazz. Lonnie smith and his powerhouse trio play the jazz kitchen dr.
I like lonnie the best when he plays with peter bernstein, but jonathan kreisberg is also an excellent jazz guitarist. Lonnie smith has always addressed organ traditions on his own terms. The music seems to flow back and forth between classic lonnie smith and other parts that are sort of genre defying what i. Not to be confused with lonnie liston smith lonnie smith born july 3, 1942, lackawanna, new york, usa selfstyled as dr. Even after five decades in the game, the turbaned, avuncular and quietly preoccupied smith retains an appetite for surprise and an openness to new input, writes john fordham. Lonnie smith is a master hammond b3 jazz organist and composer who, in a career spanning more than 50 years, has been featured on more than 70 jazz, blues, and rhythmandblues recordings. Lonnie kaplan easton pa, podiatry, 2690 kingston rd. He is considered one of the premier purveyors of funksoul jazz. Lonnie smith hammond b3 organ jonathan kreisberg guitar johnathan blake drums. Phil knows something, but he aint tellin, said a friend and confidante who runs trumpeter wynton marsalis autograph concession.
During dr lonnie smiths melbourne masterclass last week, the veteran musician paused midanecdote to stroke the hammond b3 in front of him and declare. Lonnie liston smith and what he might be keeping under his turban, his response was a closed mouth smile. Lonnie r smith sr has the following 2 specialties otolaryngology an otolaryngologist is more commonly referred to as an ent, someone that can treat medical issues you may be having with you ears, nose, or throat. Lonnie smith is back at snug harbor jazz bistro by very popular demand. Lonnie smith for me, the hammond b3 organ has always been the most magnificent jazz instrument. Lonnie smith eschews miscues throughout the course of all in my mind, which sounds like a classic, vintage jazz album. He is affiliated with many hospitals including doylestown hospital, st lukes hospital anderson campus. He moved to new york city, where he met george benson, the guitarist for jack mcduffs band. The great b3 organ master and conjurer of sound, doctor lonnie smith, has made some great studio recordings, but hell be the first to tell you that his music needs to be experienced live. Smith s phone number, address, insurance information, hospital affiliations and more. Lonnie r smith sr posted on april 18th, 2012 after seeing several doctors dr smith was the only one to ease the pain, and begin taking care of the problemon the first visit show rating breakdown. Lonnie smith all in my mind 2018 january 31, 2016 dr.
He recorded albums with saxophonist lou donaldson for blue note before being signed as a solo. But newer jazz heads have come to pay their respects as the decade turned. The effort commences with a bang on juju, the wayne shorter standard that also served as the opener and title track for the 1965 criticallyacclaimed, classic album. Lonnie smith discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Lonnie smith evolution 2016 archive, jazz and blues. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
When phil schaap, the noted jazz authority, was asked about dr. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Lonnie smith, the bulky b3 and the swirling sounds from its leslie speaker provide a magical jazz experience for both the veteran and the neophyte live listener. Now 76, hes enjoying his second stint at blue note records, the iconic jazz label that he first called. Lonnie smith, a 2017 nea jazz master, is an authentic virtuoso of the hammond b3 organ. The carol burnett show official recommended for you. Lonnie kaplan, dpm, is a podiatry specialist in easton, pennsylvania. Lonnie smith trio with jonathan kreisberg and joe dyson also plays londons ronnie scotts on april 20th and 21st. Dr lonnie smith is the last of the great souljazz organists from jazzs golden age. Lonnie smith, md is a sleep medicine specialist in tulare, ca and has been practicing for 33 years.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lonnie smith, is an american jazz hammond b3 organist who was a member of the george benson quartet in the 1960s. Bob smith, cofounder of alcoholics anonymous, give a firstperson account of the miracle that took place in akron, ohio, in 1935, when dr. Hospital visit from the carol burnett show full sketch duration. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2012, having over 8 years of diverse experience, especially in podiatry. Play what you know, and play what you feel, and youll be happier. Hes been part of the scene for so long that, even though hes there, he sometimes disappears from view. Lonnie smith live at club mozambique recorded on may 21, 1970, at detroits club mozambique, this was shelved and remained unreleased until it was retrieved for cd issue in 1995. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. His second set for indy jazz fest at the jazz kitchen friday night was an apt demonstration. Lonnie smith is a master hammond b3 jazz organist and composer who, in a. Lonnie smithorganist, composer, bandleader and now principal of pilgrimage recordsis the cheshire cat of jazz. Lonnie smith is on a short club tour in the us to support the release of the album and is also part of the blue note at sea cruise from january 27th to february 3rd. The venerable funk and jazz organist did have a rather underappreciated decade in the 2000s, including an unfairly overlooked album of beck covers the 00s were weirder than you remember.
Lonnie smith led a trio that quickly expanded into a quartet in an. This is the sound of lonnie s current band and i like it a lot. Lonnie smith can always be counted upon to add some mystery and humor to his funkdefined hammond b3 artistry. And in the hands of a master like down beat magazine top organist dr. Lonnie smith is one of the few jazz artists to successfully and continuously cut across almost a. Backtrack mellow mood dapper dan chelsea bridge beehive pilgrimage. The great b3 organ master and conjurer of sound, doctor lonnie smith, has made some great studio recordings, but hell be the first to tell you that his music. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. This is the sound of lonnies current band and i like it a lot. Lonnie smith conjures galaxy of sound at organ at jazz.
Lonnie smith is an unparalleled musician, composer, performer and recording artist. Benson and smith connected on a personal level, and the two. Lonnie smith is an american jazz keyboardist, specializing in the hammond b3 organ. Jun 22, 2011 even after five decades in the game, the turbaned, avuncular and quietly preoccupied smith retains an appetite for surprise and an openness to new input, writes john fordham. Everyone gets to that thing where they dont enjoy themself.
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