A few words w/Dr. Lonnie Smith
November 10th, 2006
Dr. Lonnie Smith is an authentic Master of the Hammond B3 organ. For over five decades he has furthered the sound of Jazz Organ, created a worldwide fan-base, and revealed his musical talents on over seventy albums. Today, his name is truly synonymous with the instrument. Lonnie Smith has consistently been a leading force in jazz since 1969 when critics for Downbeat magazine hailed him as ‘Top Organist of 1969.’ More recently he has been selected as ‘Organ Keyboardist of the Year’ by The Jazz Journalist Association in 2003, 2004 and 2005.
There is so much more to the man, I caught up with him after a period out on the road and I kept it brief so he could just relax.
Listen here to Dr. Lonnie Smith tellin’ me it’s all my fault.
November 13th, 2006 at 1:37 pm
He sure did sound tired and I thought it went well and seemed fun. Man he goes back, one of the true funk masters on the edge of soul all the time. You should wear the turbin.
November 20th, 2006 at 7:03 am
Heard this one on your show, good choice with an often overlooked Dr. Lonnie Smith. Maybe you can reunite Melvin and Dr. Lonnie for a one time show?
Philter