- Born
- 16 December 1933
Louisville - Died
- 4 June 1997
Louisville - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- CTI Records
- Discography
- 31 albums
Biography
Johnny "Hammond" Smith was a jazz musician who played organ. Johnny "Hammond" Smith was born on 16 December 1933 in Louisville and died on 4 June 1997 in Louisville. The music is usually filed under soul jazz. Record labels: CTI Records. The discography here lists 31 albums, from “All Soul” (1959) to “Storm Warning” (2025).
John Robert "Johnny Hammond" Smith (December 16, 1933 – June 4, 1997) was an American soul jazz and hard bop organist. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he was a renowned player of the Hammond B-3 organ so earning "Hammond" as a nickname, which also avoided his being confused with jazz guitarist Johnny Smith, although this could sometimes lead to him being confused with Jimmy Smith, another Hammond great.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Johnny "Hammond" Smith is credited as a sideman
| 1960 | Taking Care of Business — Oliver Nelson |
| 1964 | Velvet Soul — Gene Ammons |
| 1965 | Angel Eyes — Gene Ammons |
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Johnny "Hammond" Smith play?
Johnny "Hammond" Smith is known for playing organ.
When and where was Johnny "Hammond" Smith born?
Johnny "Hammond" Smith was born 16 December 1933 in Louisville.
What are Johnny "Hammond" Smith's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include All Soul (1959), That Good Feelin' (1959), Talk That Talk (1960), Gettin’ the Message (1961) and Stimulation (1961).
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