Smith Johnny "Hammond"

Johnny "Hammond" Smith Johnny "Hammond" Smith American jazz organist (1933–1997) John Robert "Johnny Hammond" Smith (December 16, 1933 – June 4, 1997) was an American soul jazz and hard bop organist. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he was a renowned player of the Hammond B-3 organ so earning "Hammond" as a nickname,[1] which also avoided his being confused with jazz guitarist Johnny Smith, although this could sometimes lead to him being confused with Jimmy Smith, another Hammond great. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Johnny "Hammond" Smith Smith in the 1970s Background information Birth name John Robert Smith Also known as Johnny Hammond Born (1933-12-16)December 16, 1933 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. Died June 4, 1997(1997-06-04) (aged 63) Victorville, California, U.S. Genres…

GENRES: Jazz, Organ