The Op's last post was six month ago. Hope you are ok.
Jazz for aficionados
I hope orpheus10 is ok. Baby Face Willette does not have a large output of recorded music but I like all of his albums and Eight Ball maybe his best.
But then again I am partial to Hammond B3 players. Who else would check all of the NYC Jazz venues to see when the late Dr, Lonnie Smith was coming to town? I'm gonna miss the Doctor 😥 From his last recording session and a must - own (for me) (28) Dr. Lonnie Smith - Why Can't We Live Together (Feat. Iggy Pop) - YouTube |
I had the privilege of seeing Dr. Lonnie Smith live a dozen times at various NYC Jazz venues. A couple of times with Lou Donaldson as Lou and Lonnie collaborated on a few album recording sessions. I also would check the NYC Jazz venues for Donaldson residences and would still be going to see Lou if he did not retire a few years ago. Lou is 95 years young!! Dr, Lonnie Smith was named the year’s best organist by the Jazz Journalists Association nine times. Here is a really good Downbeat Magazine article published the day after the Doctor passed away In Memoriam: Dr. Lonnie Smith, 1942–2021 (downbeat.com) @Mahgister I can recommend some Lou Donaldson and Dr. Lonnie Smith recordings if you are interested. Here is one they collaborated on and its a really funky fun jam session featuring the great George Benson on guitar.
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