Jimmy Smith

Jimmy Smith (1925–2005) was an American organist, pianist and musician.

Also recorded as James Smith; James Oscar Smith; James Oscar; Jimmy Smith (musician); The Incredible Jimmy Smith.

Overview

Recorded at birth as James Oscar Smith.

Also worked under the name The Incredible Jimmy Smith.

Born at Norristown in 1925, died at Phoenix in 2005.

In detail

Jimmy Smith studied at Hamilton School.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are funk, hard bop, soul and jazz-funk.

Membership is recorded of Jimmy Smith Trio.

Distinctions recorded are NEA Jazz Masters.

Sources

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“Jimmy Smith (musician)”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q318948: Jimmy Smith
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