> Organ godfather Jimmy Smith comes from Norristown,
> Pa., just outside of Philadelphia. And Jimmy McGriff
> (an ex-Philly cop) comes from the city itself.
What about Shirley Scott, huh? She comes from Philly, as well. And um...Joey
DeFrancesco, too! *cough*.
> I'm told Charles Earland also comes from Philly but I
> have yet to confirm this. Incidentally, I highly
> recommend Lou Donaldson's 1969 album "Hot Dog."
> Charles Earland is the organist in Donaldson's band
> and, even though Donaldson is a sax player, most of
> the songs are organ intensive.
Yes, he is from Philadelphia. Any of Donaldson's late-60s Blue Note albums
are worth getting for heavy Hammond sounds, mostly supplied by John Patton.
I'm listening to "Alligator Boogaloo" as we speak. Grant Green is of course
another who usually had an organ (John Patton again!) in his small groups,
"Iron City" is one of the best jazz albums of the 60s, quite honestly.
> Rappers Puff Daddy and Brand Nubian have sampled
> heavily from this album.
Um...Puff Daddy? Gee, that's going to make people rush out and buy it.
jason.
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