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Jack McDuff
108,614 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
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Reuben Wilson
82,856 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
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Charles Kynard
13,194 listeners
Charles Kynard (20 February 1933–8 July 1979) was an American soul jazz organist born in St. Louis, Missouri. Kynard first played piano the… read moreCharles Kynard (20 February 1933–8 July 1979) was an American soul jazz organist born in St. Louis, Missouri. Kynard first played piano then switched to organ and led a trio in Kansas City including Tex Johnson (flute, sax) and Leroy And… read moreCharles Kynard (20 February 1933–8 July 1979) was an American soul jazz organist born in St. Louis, Missouri. Kynard first played piano then switched to organ and led a trio in Kansas City including Tex Johnson (flute, sax) and Leroy Anderson (drums). In 1963, he moved to Los Angeles and his band… read more
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Lonnie Smith
99,002 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
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Jimmy McGriff
149,889 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
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Richard "Groove" Holmes
78,637 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
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Eddie Harris
121,527 listeners
Eddie Harris (October 20, 1934 - November 5, 1996), was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Although he was one of the most popular jazz mu… read moreEddie Harris (October 20, 1934 - November 5, 1996), was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Although he was one of the most popular jazz musicians of his day (and the first to receive a gold record), his inclusion in his repertoire of ty… read moreEddie Harris (October 20, 1934 - November 5, 1996), was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Although he was one of the most popular jazz musicians of his day (and the first to receive a gold record), his inclusion in his repertoire of types of music other than jazz and his incorporation of comedy… read more
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Joey DeFrancesco
35,475 listeners
Joey DeFrancesco (b. April 10, 1971, died August 25, 2022) was an American jazz organist and trumpeter. Down Beat's 2003 Critics Poll … read moreJoey DeFrancesco (b. April 10, 1971, died August 25, 2022) was an American jazz organist and trumpeter. Down Beat's 2003 Critics Poll selected him as the top jazz organist. DeFrancesco was born in Springfield, Pennsylvania. His gran… read moreJoey DeFrancesco (b. April 10, 1971, died August 25, 2022) was an American jazz organist and trumpeter. Down Beat's 2003 Critics Poll selected him as the top jazz organist. DeFrancesco was born in Springfield, Pennsylvania. His grandfather was multi-instrumentalist Joe DeFrancesco, and his f… read more
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Jimmy Smith
399,490 listeners
Jimmy Smith (1925–2005) was a jazz musician whose instrument was the Hammond B-3 electric organ. Born James Oscar Smith on 8th December 1925 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA. Smith was influenced by both gospel and blues. He first achieved prominence in the 1950s where his recordings became popul… read more
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Boogaloo Joe Jones
32,322 listeners
Ivan Joseph Jones, also known as "Boogaloo Joe", (born November 1, 1940) is a jazz guitarist. He made his solo debut as "Joe… read moreIvan Joseph Jones, also known as "Boogaloo Joe", (born November 1, 1940) is a jazz guitarist. He made his solo debut as "Joe Jones" on Prestige Records in 1967, but earned the name "Boogaloo Joe" following a… read moreIvan Joseph Jones, also known as "Boogaloo Joe", (born November 1, 1940) is a jazz guitarist. He made his solo debut as "Joe Jones" on Prestige Records in 1967, but earned the name "Boogaloo Joe" following a 1969 record of that title. The nickname was meant to distin… read more