Jimmy Smith Dies
Smith, 79, started out playing piano and took up the Hammond organ in 1951. His career took off after appearances at NYC’s
Most recently, Smith and his protégé,
The duo was scheduled to begin a national tour February 16th.

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Smith, 79, started out playing piano and took up the Hammond organ in 1951. His career took off after appearances at NYC’s
Most recently, Smith and his protégé,
The duo was scheduled to begin a national tour February 16th.