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Jimmy Smith
The undisputed “King Of Jazz Organ,” Jimmy Smith defines Jazz Organ for many. Although his technique and arrangements were cuttingedge, his music was embraced by the public in ways Jazz had not been previously, resulting in many best-selling albums. Even though Jimmy was a huge commercial success, he never compromised his art. There are few Jazz greats Jimmy did not record or perform with. You will not find many Organists who do not cite his influence on their playing, regardless of genre. He is -
Jimmy Smith: The Sermon!
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Jimmy Smith: Cool Blues
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Shirley Scott
Shirley Scott was known as the “Queen of the Organ,” playing in the bands of Eddie “Jockjaw” Davis and her husband, Stanley Turrentine. Her Hammond playing had an aggressive, highly rhythmic attack, blending intricate Bebop harmonies with Bluesy melodies and a Gospel influence, punctuating everything with great use of the Bass pedals. Later in her career, she became a highly respected Jazz educator. -
Jimmy Smith: Back at the Chicken Shack
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Jimmy Smith: Crazy! Baby
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Larry Young: Young Blues
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Larry Young (aka Khalid Yasin)
As Jazz progressed into experimental territories, a gentle rebellion took place. Led by the likes of Saxophonist John Coltrane, modal harmonies and ethereal textures grew important. Larry Young adopted these qualities and applied them to the Soul-Jazz approach of the 1950s. A new style came from this, with as much vibe as the forefathers, but soaring in a way that they couldn’t imagine. -
Richard Holmes: Groovin' with Jug
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Jimmy Smith: Midnight Special
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Richard "Groove" Holmes
Another Giant of the Jazz Organ, “Groove” Holmes’ contributions to the Hard Bop and Soul-Jazz idioms is considered to be the precursor of today’s Acid Jazz style. “Groove” favored a “basic” Hammond registration that was instantly recognizable as his and different from his peers. This sound was accompanied by the most rapid, punctuating and pulsating baselines of all the Classic Jazz Organists. He was a teacher of Jimmy McGriff, as well. -
Richard Holmes: After Hours
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Jimmy Smith: Bashin': The Unpredictable Jimmy Smith
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Shirley Scott: Soul Shoutin'
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Jimmy Smith: Prayer Meetin'
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Larry Young: Into Somethin'
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Shirley Scott: Queen of the Organ
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Larry Young: Unity
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Richard Holmes: Soul Message
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Larry Young:Of Love and Peace
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Jimmy Smith: Jimmy and Wes: The Dynamic Duo
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Jimmy Smith: Peter and the Wolf
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Dr Lonnie Smith
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Lonnie Smith: Think!
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Jimmy Smith: Stay Loose
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Lonnie Smith: Turning Point
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Lonnie Smith: Move Your Hand
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Shirley Scott: Shirley Scott & the Soul Saxes
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Lonnie Smith: Live at Club Mozambique
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Lonnie Smith: Mama Wailer
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Jimmy Smith: Root Down
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Jimmy Smith: Bluesmith
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Larry Young: Lawrence of Newark
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Richard Holmes: Broadway
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Richard Holmes: Blues All Day Long
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Lonnie Smith: Rise Up!
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Lonnie Smith: Spiral
