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OT - Jimmy Smith dies
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Thu Feb 10, 2005 4:11 pmby gstark
Absolutely nothing to do with photography, but I'm sure that I'm not the only one here who appreciates the work of Jimmy Smith on the Hammond B3.
Found dead in his bed in Phoenix AZ.
Sad news; Jimmy was one of my favourites. I was privileged to meet him in Long Beach CA in 1992.
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Thu Feb 10, 2005 4:20 pmby Nnnnsic
Tonight, my computer will be playing a Jimmy Smith tribute... if you're anywhere in direct vicinity of my speakers, that is what you'll hear.
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Thu Feb 10, 2005 4:45 pmby gstark
I've got a Sydney Blues Society Jam Committee meeting this evening, but I'll have some of Jimmy's work in the GTV along for the ride.
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Thu Feb 10, 2005 4:53 pmby Nnnnsic
Maybe we're the only ones who have a clue who he is...
Here's some info. about this legend...
http://www.jazzateria.com/roots/jsmith.html
http://www.vervemusicgroup.com/artist.aspx?aid=2740
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Thu Feb 10, 2005 5:28 pmby sirhc55
Looks like a private thread between the admin guys - yes, I have heard of him and it is always sad news when a great dies
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Thu Feb 10, 2005 5:29 pmby Nnnnsic
I was worried it was turning into a private thread between the admins.
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Thu Feb 10, 2005 5:42 pmby beej
Not only was he an amazing player, he was a great character.
My favourite Jimmy Smith albums are "The Cat", "Damn!" and "Back at the Chicken Shack".
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Thu Feb 10, 2005 5:59 pmby the foto fanatic
As a blues lover, I'm a wee bit embarassed by my lack of knowledge of Jimmy Smith, but having a look at some of the links here has made me determined to follow up.
I have always enjoyed the Hammond work of people like Georgie Fame and Billy Preston (plays a lot with Clapton).
Thanks for the info
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Thu Feb 10, 2005 6:01 pmby Nnnnsic
You might also want to check out Joey DeFrancesco (Dad got me onto him)... while I love Jimmy Smith, I think Joey DeFrancesco is better...
OT- Jimmy Smith dies
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Thu Feb 10, 2005 6:20 pmby NeoN
Not so
Nnnnsic ,When a Legend dies alot of people kwnow it !!!!!
FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLL'S....
NeoN
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Thu Feb 10, 2005 6:56 pmby gstark
Nnnnsic wrote:You might also want to check out Joey DeFrancesco (Dad got me onto him)... while I love Jimmy Smith, I think Joey DeFrancesco is better...
He is now ...
Don't forget Jack McDuff, whom I believe was Smith's mentor.
Genius Loves Company
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Thu Feb 17, 2005 5:21 pmby the foto fanatic
There is some terrific Hammond work from Billy Preston on the Genius Loves Company CD, which is the compilation of Ray Charles duets.
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Thu Feb 17, 2005 5:26 pmby dooda
Missedd this one originally. I own some of his work and enjoy immensly. I didn't know he was alive though...so my regrets...I guess.
Pop culture has no idea as to how much they owe to this man.