Jimmy Smith (musician)

Jimmy Smith (musician)

Jimmy Smith (December 8, 1925 or 1928 – February 8, 2005) was a jazz musician whose performances on the Hammond B-3 electric organ helped to popularize the instrument. In 2005, Smith was awarded the NEA Jazz Masters Award from the National Endowment for the Arts, the highest honor that the United States bestows upon jazz musicians.

Read more about Jimmy Smith (musician):  Early Years, Career, Death, Musical Style, Influence

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