Search - Dr. Lonnie Smith :: Too Damn Hot

	Dr. Lonnie Smith Too Damn Hot Genres: Jazz, Pop Organist Smith's career stretches back to the 1960s heyday of soul jazz, and over the years he's played with an impressive range of artists from jazz leaders (George Benson, Lou Donaldson) to pillars of soul and pop (incl... more » « less
1 Larger Image

CD Details

All Artists: Dr. Lonnie Smith
Title: Too Damn Hot
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: Palmetto Records
Release Date: 10/12/2004
Genres: Jazz, Pop
Styles: Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo, Bebop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 753957210526, 075395721052

Synopsis

Amazon.com

Organist Smith's career stretches back to the 1960s heyday of soul jazz, and over the years he's played with an impressive range of artists from jazz leaders (George Benson, Lou Donaldson) to pillars of soul and pop (including Etta James and Gladys Knight). Too Damn Hot! finds his robust Hammond B-3 moving easily from funk (the saucy "Back Track") to fusionist updates ("Track 9"), balladry ("Silver Serenade"), and plenty of riveting organ-combo forays (such as "The Whip"). Smith's roots naturally and confidently mix a healthy range of music, all connected and empowered by his committed playing, full of both invention and tradition. --David Greenberger

Similarly Requested CDs

	Joshua Redman Timeless Tales (For Changing Times) Genres: Jazz, Pop Label: Warner Bros / Wea
2

	Richard Thompson Rumor & Sigh Genres: Folk, International Music, Pop, Rock Label: Capitol
7

	Johann Sebastian Bach, John Nelson, Orchestra of St. Luke's The Bach Album Genres: Special Interest, Classical Label: Deutsche Grammophon
2

	Renée Fleming, Harry Bicket, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Handel Genre: Classical Label: Decca
?

	Branford Marsalis I Heard You Twice the First Time Genres: Jazz, Pop Label: Sony
1

	Cubanismo Reencarnacion Genres: International Music, Jazz, Pop, Latin Music Label: Hannibal
3

	Various Artists Salsa Around the World Genres: International Music, Jazz, Pop, Latin Music Label: Putumayo World Music
8

	Ludwig van Beethoven, Emanuel Ax Beethoven: Sonatas for Cello & Piano Nos. 3 & 5 Genre: Classical Label: Sony
4

	Zachary Richard Louisiana Spice: 25 Years of Louisiana Music on Rounder Records Genres: Country, Blues, International Music, Jazz, Pop, R&B Label: Rounder / Umgd
1

	Beth Orton Trailer Park Genres: Dance & Electronic, Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock Label: Arista
17

CD Reviews

B3 MASTER

M. Capshaw | NYC | 04/21/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This record is the good Dr.'s best yet. Phenominal musicianship on the part of all members. Groovy as heck. I don't understand why this hasn't sold a million copies. Go see him live. He is unreal. Enough said."

Jimihendrixing Hammond-bro

jermels | Netherlands | 04/13/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Oh boy, This Doctor is no Sh-t. This doctor knows how to play his Hammond-bro, and sure knows how to build up a solo too. Buikding up a solo? He is Jimihendrixing his organ. This doctor heals all your wounds, this doctor will get ya thru another millenium.

Why not start your day with this wunderfull album? Lustful, dirty, its jazz, its swinging, please leslie!, eager, ready, consumptious, SOULful.... Play it, feel it, enjoy, this is how joy musically sounds, be happy. Get it, and for one thing: go see this one and only Motherf-cker alive. He will love it, and you love it and wont be the same afterwards.

This is jazz music straight from the heart, and even your mother will confess: our Doctor speaks an international tongue of jazz and soul music staight from the heart.

Enjoy."