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Reuben Wilson
76,722 listeners
Reuben Wilson was one of many soul-jazz organists to emerge in the late '60s, but he was one of only a handful of new organists from t… read moreReuben Wilson was one of many soul-jazz organists to emerge in the late '60s, but he was one of only a handful of new organists from that era to be signed to Blue Note. Between 1968 and 1971, he recorded five sessions for the label.… read moreReuben Wilson was one of many soul-jazz organists to emerge in the late '60s, but he was one of only a handful of new organists from that era to be signed to Blue Note. Between 1968 and 1971, he recorded five sessions for the label. None of his records received much acknowledgment at the tim… read more -
Jack McDuff
101,074 listeners
"Brother" Jack McDuff, Sometimes credited as "Brother" Jack McDuff (September 17, 1926 – January 23, 2001) was a … read more"Brother" Jack McDuff, Sometimes credited as "Brother" Jack McDuff (September 17, 1926 – January 23, 2001) was a jazz organist and bandleader prominent during the soul jazz era of the 1960s. Born Eugene McDuffy … read more"Brother" Jack McDuff, Sometimes credited as "Brother" Jack McDuff (September 17, 1926 – January 23, 2001) was a jazz organist and bandleader prominent during the soul jazz era of the 1960s. Born Eugene McDuffy in Champaign, Illinois, McDuff began playing bass, appearing… read more -
Donald Byrd
414,238 listeners
Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II (born December 9, 1932 – February 4, 2013) was an American jazz, rhythm and blues trumpeter. … read moreDonaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II (born December 9, 1932 – February 4, 2013) was an American jazz, rhythm and blues trumpeter. Born in Detroit, Michigan. He performed with Lionel Hampton before finishing high school. After p… read moreDonaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II (born December 9, 1932 – February 4, 2013) was an American jazz, rhythm and blues trumpeter. Born in Detroit, Michigan. He performed with Lionel Hampton before finishing high school. After playing in a military band during a term in the United States… read more -
Jimmy McGriff
142,826 listeners
One of the all-time giants of the Hammond B-3, Jimmy McGriff (April 3, 1936 – May 24, 2008) sometimes gets lost amid all the great so… read moreOne of the all-time giants of the Hammond B-3, Jimmy McGriff (April 3, 1936 – May 24, 2008) sometimes gets lost amid all the great soul-jazz organists from his hometown of Philadelphia. He was almost certainly the bluesiest of the … read moreOne of the all-time giants of the Hammond B-3, Jimmy McGriff (April 3, 1936 – May 24, 2008) sometimes gets lost amid all the great soul-jazz organists from his hometown of Philadelphia. He was almost certainly the bluesiest of the major soul-jazz pioneers, and indeed, he often insisted that… read more -
Bobbi Humphrey
171,303 listeners
Barbara Ann ("Bobbi") Humphrey (born April 25, 1950) is an American jazz flautist and singer who plays fusion, jazz-funk and soul… read moreBarbara Ann ("Bobbi") Humphrey (born April 25, 1950) is an American jazz flautist and singer who plays fusion, jazz-funk and soul-jazz styles. Bobbi Humphrey has performed for audiences around the world. She was born in Marlin,… read moreBarbara Ann ("Bobbi") Humphrey (born April 25, 1950) is an American jazz flautist and singer who plays fusion, jazz-funk and soul-jazz styles. Bobbi Humphrey has performed for audiences around the world. She was born in Marlin, Texas, and raised in Dallas. Her flute training included cl… read more -
Richard "Groove" Holmes
71,836 listeners
Richard Arnold "Groove" Holmes, Born Richard Arnold Jackson(Camden, New Jersey, May 2, 1931 – St. Louis, Missouri, June 29, 1991)… read moreRichard Arnold "Groove" Holmes, Born Richard Arnold Jackson(Camden, New Jersey, May 2, 1931 – St. Louis, Missouri, June 29, 1991) was an American jazz organist who performed in the hard bop and soul jazz genre. He is best known… read moreRichard Arnold "Groove" Holmes, Born Richard Arnold Jackson(Camden, New Jersey, May 2, 1931 – St. Louis, Missouri, June 29, 1991) was an American jazz organist who performed in the hard bop and soul jazz genre. He is best known for his 1965 recording of "Misty," and is conside… read more -
Lonnie Smith
98,169 listeners
Dr. Lonnie Smith (not to be confused with Lonnie Liston Smith) (July 3, 1942 – September 28, 2021) was born in Lackawanna, New York. His a… read moreDr. Lonnie Smith (not to be confused with Lonnie Liston Smith) (July 3, 1942 – September 28, 2021) was born in Lackawanna, New York. His affinity for R&B melded with his own personal style, and he quickly became a local legend. He m… read moreDr. Lonnie Smith (not to be confused with Lonnie Liston Smith) (July 3, 1942 – September 28, 2021) was born in Lackawanna, New York. His affinity for R&B melded with his own personal style, and he quickly became a local legend. He moved to New York City, where he met George Benson, the guita… read more -
Gary Bartz
82,153 listeners
Gary Bartz (born in 1940) is an American alto and soprano saxophonist. Since graduating from The Juilliard School he has worked with Charles Mingus, Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, Miles Davis, McCoy Tyner, Max Roach, and Jackie Mc… read moreGary Bartz (born in 1940) is an American alto and soprano saxophonist. Since graduating from The Juilliard School he has worked with Charles Mingus, Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers, Miles Davis, McCoy Tyner, Max Roach, and Jackie McLean, as well as performing and recording with his own group… read more -
Lou Donaldson
287,940 listeners
Lou Donaldson (November 1, 1926) is a jazz alto saxophonist, born in Badin, North Carolina. He is best known for his soulful, bluesy approach to the alto saxophone, although in his formative years he was, as many were of the bebop era, heavily influenced by Charlie Parker. Donaldson attended Nort… read more -
Johnny Hammond
68,488 listeners
Johnny Hammond was a pseudonym John Robert Smith (b. 16 Dec 1933, Louisville, KY, USA - d. 4 Jun 1997 - aka Johnny "Hammond" Smit… read moreJohnny Hammond was a pseudonym John Robert Smith (b. 16 Dec 1933, Louisville, KY, USA - d. 4 Jun 1997 - aka Johnny "Hammond" Smith), a jazz organist. He was renowned for playing the Hammond B-3 organ, thus earning "Hammond… read moreJohnny Hammond was a pseudonym John Robert Smith (b. 16 Dec 1933, Louisville, KY, USA - d. 4 Jun 1997 - aka Johnny "Hammond" Smith), a jazz organist. He was renowned for playing the Hammond B-3 organ, thus earning "Hammond" as a nickname. Smith recorded a series of albums on t… read more