In Memoriam: Dr. Lonnie Smith

 

We fondly remember one of the great jazz organists, Dr. Lonnie Smith, who passed away on Tuesday, September 28th, at the age of 79 from pulmonary fibrosis. 

 

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To honor his memory in this post, two songs from the same performance, taken from his show at the 2013 Iowa City Jazz Festival.  Smith and his trio open with a gospel influenced, uptempo number, and the centerpiece of the performance is trombonist Slide Hampton's "Frame For The Blues".  Dr. Smith on Hammond organ is joined in a trio by guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg and drummer Joe Dyson.  Rest In Peace, Dr. Smith.  You will be missed.  But your musical gift you've given to this world, shall live forever.