Jimmy Smith, Jazz Organ Icon, Dies At 76

Sacramento Observer;  February 23, 2005 ;     447 words ...Sacramento Observer 02-23-2005 Jimmy Smith, the Hammond B-3 organ icon who creatively...of the area's jazz and blues artists. Jimmy Smith was born James Oscar Smith on December...label, "A New Sound ...A New Star ...Jimmy Smith At The Organ Volume 1." This was followed...

Jazz Musician Jimmy Smith, Master Organist, Dies at 76

The Washington Post;  February 11, 2005 ;     700+ words ...Jimmy Smith, 76, a jazz genius who for more than...the nation's highest honor in jazz. "Jimmy Smith transformed the organ into a jazz instrument...first album, "A New Sound, a New Star: Jimmy Smith at the Organ," indeed introduced a new...

Jimmy Smith Puts Imitator In His Place

Chicago Sun-Times;  May 1, 1994 ;     380 words ......her husband, Hammond B-3 organ legend Jimmy Smith. For professional as well as personal...said, "That's really stupid. I love Jimmy Smith. He was one of my idols. I've never...As he said, "I reminded people of the Jimmy Smith thing. After that, a lot of older cats...

Profile: Jimmy Smith, who died at age 79

NPR All Things Considered;  February 9, 2005 ;     478 words ......Considered (NPR) 02-09-2005 Profile: Jimmy Smith, who died at age 79 Host: MELISSA BLOCK...MELISSA BLOCK, host: Jazz musician Jimmy Smith has died at the age of 79. Smith took...Contreras. FELIX CONTRERAS reporting: Before Jimmy Smith, the Hammond organ was heard mainly...

Profile: Musician Jimmy Smith dies

NPR Special;  February 11, 2005 ;     109 words ......Special 02-11-2005 Profile: Musician Jimmy Smith dies Host: ED GORDON Time: 9:00-10:00...We learn this week of the death of Jimmy Smith, the musician who creatively linked...not just any organ--the Hammond B-3. Jimmy Smith was known for playing fast notes with...

Jazz Organist Jimmy Smith dies at 79

New Pittsburgh Courier;  February 16, 2005 ;     148 words ...SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Jimmy Smith, an award-winning jazz organist who was...announced by officials at Concord Records. "Jimmy Smith transformed the organ into a jazz instrument...Courier Publishing Company. Photograph (Jimmy Smith)

Profile: Remembering Jimmy Smith's music

NPR Special;  February 16, 2005 ;     393 words ......Special 02-16-2005 Profile: Remembering Jimmy Smith's music Host: ED GORDON Time: 9:00-10:00 AM ED GORDON, host: When jazz organist Jimmy Smith died last week, it marked the end of...that transcends the notes on the page. Jimmy Smith and Kenny Burrell had that kind of collaboration...

Still the king: Jazz organ master Jimmy Smith still rocks steady after all...

New Pittsburgh Courier;  October 3, 2001 ;     299 words ...Still the king: Jazz organ master Jimmy Smith still rocks steady after all these years...never waver and hold their own. Take Jimmy Smith, the undisputed dean of jazz organists...Europa in St. Louis, Oct. 17-21. Photo (Jimmy Smith)

Letter: Your Shout - 'It was a big mistake to leave out star...

Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England);  June 2, 2007 ;     53 words ...Byline: Jimmy Smith HAVING observed our toothless forwards and mediocre wingers in the closing months of the season...the transfer market and have to buy second choice players again then we will certainly need him. Jimmy Smith, Liverpool

Ravens Set for Desperate Jaguars; Baltimore Prepared to Face Offensive...

The Washington Post;  October 8, 2000 ;     700+ words ...Jacksonville wide receiver Jimmy Smith earned a place in the NFL record books...Jacksonville. "If our sole task is to shut Jimmy Smith out, we can do that and lose 55-0. But boy, we've shut Jimmy Smith out," Billick said. "That's not the...

Jazz Organist Jimmy Smith Dies at 79

AP Online;  February 10, 2005 ;     222 words ......Dateline: SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. Jazz organist Jimmy Smith is shown in an undated photo released...Endowment for the Arts, Vance Jacobs) Jimmy Smith, an award-winning jazz organist who...announced by officials at Concord Records. "Jimmy Smith transformed the organ into a jazz instrument...

Ravens' cornerbacks look for redemption against Smith.(Sports)(Pro...

The Washington Times;  October 5, 2000 ;     625 words ......young corners. Jaguars wide receiver Jimmy Smith had a career game - mostly at the expense...Smith. If our sole task is to shut Jimmy Smith out, we can do that and lose 55-0, but boy we shut Jimmy Smith out, Billick said. That's not the goal...

Jimmy Smith on the outside looking in.

The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, Fla.) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service);  August 17, 2002 ;     577 words ......162 games and still gain weight. Now, Jimmy Smith _ here's somebody you can feel sorry...and he flowed out until he was empty. Jimmy Smith still has some fizz left in him. He...now slammed shut, and a superstar like Jimmy Smith has his nose pressed dispiritedly against...

He's A-1 on the B-3 Jimmy Smith puts keyboard mastery on display at...

Chicago Sun-Times;  October 8, 2003 ;     700+ words ...JIMMY SMITH When: 7 and 9 tonight Where: Music Institute...Wheeling. The Pete Miller's shows are free. Jimmy Smith will be the first to tell you how he...worked the previous night, so I was beat. Jimmy Smith happened to be in the [Philadelphia...

Organist Jimmy Smith definitely alive in spirit

Oakland Tribune;  February 18, 2005 ;     618 words ...EVEN DEATH couldn't stop Jimmy Smith from stealing the show on Wednesday...Moody in what was billed as a "Jimmy Smith tribute." Yet, even though Smith...a farewell, "about the man ... Jimmy Smith." We won't. You can write music...