Lonnie Smith

JazzFunk/Soulsoul jazz organistHammond B-3 funk1960s-70s soul-jazz

Dr. 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 guitarist for Jack McDuff's band. Benson and Smith connected on a personal level, and the two formed the George Benson Quartet featuring Lonnie Smith in 1966. After two albums (It's Uptown and Cookbook)

Influenced by: Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, George Benson

Active:
1960s-2021
Scene:
NYC/Upstate New York
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