- Born
- 3 June 1942
Lackawanna - Died
- 28 September 2021
Fort Lauderdale - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1960–2021
- Record labels
- Blue Note, Columbia Records
- Discography
- 31 albums
Biography
Lonnie Smith was a jazz musician who played pipe organ. Lonnie Smith was born on 3 June 1942 in Lackawanna and died on 28 September 2021 in Fort Lauderdale. The music is usually filed under jazz, funk and soul jazz. Record labels: Blue Note and Columbia Records. The discography here lists 31 albums, from “Finger-Lickin’ Good” (1967) to “Breathe” (2021). Honours include NEA Jazz Masters.
Lonnie Smith (July 3, 1942 – September 28, 2021), styled as Dr. Lonnie Smith, was an American jazz Hammond B3 organist who was a member of the George Benson quartet in the 1960s. He recorded albums with saxophonist Lou Donaldson for Blue Note before being signed as a solo act. He owned the label Pilgrimage, and was named the year's best organist by the Jazz Journalists Association nine times.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Lonnie Smith is credited as a sideman
| 1974 | Big Fun — Miles Davis |
Awards
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Lonnie Smith play?
Lonnie Smith is known for playing pipe organ.
When and where was Lonnie Smith born?
Lonnie Smith was born 3 June 1942 in Lackawanna.
What are Lonnie Smith's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Finger-Lickin’ Good (1967), Think! (1968), Turning Point (1969), Drives (1970) and Move Your Hand (1970).
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