2004-11-02
The Turban-ed One, Dr. Lonnie Smith returns with his latest release - Too Damn Hot!, out now on the Palmetto Records label.Dr. Lonnie, so named for his ability to doctor up the music of his fellow musicians, is widely recognized as a master of the Hammond B-3 organ. Born in Buffalo, New York and self-trained as a musician, Smith first came to prominence on the jazz scene when Downbeat Magazine named him Top Organist in 1969. His career has included more than 30 recordings as band leader and he continues to top critic’s picks as one of the most innovative instrumentalists in his field.
OUT TO LUNCH
Melvin's Rockpile
Jamie Cullum
twentysomething
Various Artists
ReBop: The Savoy Remixes
Bill Charlap Trio
Somewhere: The Music of Leonard Bernstein
THE MATT SAVAGE TRIO
Hot Ticket
Alice Coltrane
Translinear Light
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