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OT - Jimmy Smith dies

Postby gstark on Thu Feb 10, 2005 4:11 pm

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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Postby Nnnnsic on Thu Feb 10, 2005 4:20 pm

:(

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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Postby gstark on Thu Feb 10, 2005 4:45 pm

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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Postby Nnnnsic on Thu Feb 10, 2005 4:53 pm

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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Postby sirhc55 on Thu Feb 10, 2005 5:28 pm

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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Postby Nnnnsic on Thu Feb 10, 2005 5:29 pm

I was worried it was turning into a private thread between the admins.
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Postby beej on Thu Feb 10, 2005 5:42 pm

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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Postby the foto fanatic on Thu Feb 10, 2005 5:59 pm

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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Postby Nnnnsic on Thu Feb 10, 2005 6:01 pm

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...
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Postby NeoN on Thu Feb 10, 2005 6:20 pm

Not so Nnnnsic ,When a Legend dies alot of people kwnow it !!!!! :cry:

FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLL'S.... :cry:

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Postby gstark on Thu Feb 10, 2005 6:56 pm

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.
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Genius Loves Company

Postby the foto fanatic on Thu Feb 17, 2005 5:21 pm

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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Postby dooda on Thu Feb 17, 2005 5:26 pm

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.
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