Johnny “Hammond” Smith

Johnny “Hammond” Smith

Named after the B-3 organ he used as his primary weapon, Smith was one of the scene's top Soul Jazz organists, creating smoldering Funk grooves that cruised on the power of his searing playing.

Type

Person

Born

Dec 16, 1933

Born in

Louisville

Died

Jun 4, 1997 (aged 63)

Died in

Chicago

Country

United States

ISNI code

0000000118158576

Roles

Artist