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Houston Person (born November 10, 1934) is an American
jazz Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its roots are in blues, ragtime, European harmony, African rhythmic rituals, spirituals, h ...
tenor saxophonist and record producer. Although he has performed in the
hard bop Hard bop is a subgenre of jazz that is an extension of bebop (or "bop") music. Journalists and record companies began using the term in the mid-1950s to describe a new current within jazz that incorporated influences from rhythm and blues, gospe ...
and swing genres, he is most experienced in and best known for his work in
soul jazz Soul jazz or funky jazz is a subgenre of jazz that incorporates strong influences from hard bop, blues, soul, gospel and rhythm and blues. Soul jazz is often characterized by organ trios featuring the Hammond organ and small combos including sa ...
. He received the "Eubie Blake Jazz Award" in 1982.


Biography

Person grew up in
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, and first played piano, before switching to
tenor saxophone The tenor saxophone is a medium-sized member of the saxophone family, a group of instruments invented by Adolphe Sax in the 1840s. The tenor and the alto are the two most commonly used saxophones. The tenor is pitched in the key of B (whi ...
. He studied at South Carolina State College, where he was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame in 1999. In the
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, he joined a service band stationed in
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, and played with
Don Ellis Donald Johnson Ellis (July 25, 1934 – December 17, 1978) was an American jazz trumpeter, drummer, composer, and bandleader. He is best known for his extensive musical experimentation, particularly in the area of time signatures. Later in his ...
,
Eddie Harris Eddie Harris (October 20, 1934 – November 5, 1996) was an American jazz musician, best known for playing tenor saxophone and for introducing the electrically amplified saxophone. He was also fluent on the electric piano and organ. His best-k ...
,
Cedar Walton Cedar Anthony Walton Jr. (January 17, 1934 – August 19, 2013) was an American hard bop jazz pianist. He came to prominence as a member of drummer Art Blakey's band, The Jazz Messengers, before establishing a long career as a bandleader and c ...
, and
Leo Wright Leo Wright (December 14, 1933 in Wichita Falls, Texas – January 4, 1991 in Vienna) was an American jazz musician who played alto saxophone, flute and clarinet. He played with Booker Ervin, Charles Mingus, John Hardee, Kenny Burrell, Johnny C ...
. Person later continued his studies at
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in
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. He first became known for a series of albums for
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in the 1960s. Contrary to popular belief, he was never married to the vocalist
Etta Jones Etta Jones (November 25, 1928 – October 16, 2001) was an American jazz singer. Her best-known recordings are "Don't Go to Strangers" and "Save Your Love for Me". She worked with Buddy Johnson, Oliver Nelson, Earl Hines, Barney Bigard, Gene Ammo ...
, but did spend many years as her musical partner, recording, performing and touring, and for much of his career this association was what he was best known for. They first met playing in organist Johnny Hammond's band. There are more than 75 albums recorded by Person as a bandleader, on Prestige, Westbound, Mercury,
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, and
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, and he has most recently been recording on HighNote. He has recorded with Charles Brown,
Ron Carter Ronald Levin Carter (born May 4, 1937) is an American jazz double bassist. His appearances on 2,221 recording sessions make him the most-recorded jazz bassist in history. He has won three Grammy Awards, and is also a Cello, cellist who has reco ...
,
Bill Charlap William Morrison Charlap (born October 15, 1966, pronounced "Shar-Lap") is an American jazz pianist and educator. Early life and education Born in New York City, Bill Charlap is the son of American Broadway composer Moose Charlap and the singe ...
,
Charles Earland Charles Earland (May 24, 1941 – December 11, 1999) was an American jazz organist. Biography Earland was born in Philadelphia and learned to play the saxophone in high school. He played tenor with Jimmy McGriff at the age of 17 and in 1960 fo ...
,
Lena Horne Lena Mary Calhoun Horne (June 30, 1917 – May 9, 2010) was an American singer, actress, dancer and civil rights activist. Horne's career spanned more than seventy years and covered film, television and theatre. Horne joined the chorus of the C ...
,
Etta Jones Etta Jones (November 25, 1928 – October 16, 2001) was an American jazz singer. Her best-known recordings are "Don't Go to Strangers" and "Save Your Love for Me". She worked with Buddy Johnson, Oliver Nelson, Earl Hines, Barney Bigard, Gene Ammo ...
,
Lou Rawls Louis Allen Rawls (December 1, 1933 – January 6, 2006) was an American baritone singer. He released 61 albums, sold more than 40 million records, and had numerous charting singles, most notably the song " You'll Never Find Another Love like Min ...
,
Janis Siegel Janis Siegel (born July 23, 1952) is a multiple grammy-winning American jazz singer, best known as a member of the vocal group The Manhattan Transfer. Musical career In 1965, Siegel made her recording debut with a group called Young Generation ...
,
Horace Silver Horace Ward Martin Tavares Silver (September 2, 1928 – June 18, 2014) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger, particularly in the hard bop style that he helped pioneer in the 1950s. After playing tenor saxophone and piano at sch ...
,
Dakota Staton Dakota Staton (June 3, 1930 – April 10, 2007) was an American jazz vocalist who found international acclaim with the 1957 No. 4 hit "The Late, Late Show". She was also known by the Muslim name Aliyah Rabia for a period due to her conversion to ...
,
Cedar Walton Cedar Anthony Walton Jr. (January 17, 1934 – August 19, 2013) was an American hard bop jazz pianist. He came to prominence as a member of drummer Art Blakey's band, The Jazz Messengers, before establishing a long career as a bandleader and c ...
, plus Billy Butler, Don Patterson,
Grant Green Grant Green (June 6, 1935 – January 31, 1979) was an American jazz guitarist and composer. Green has been called one of the "most sampled guitarists." Biography Grant Green was born on June 6, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri, to John and ...
,
Sonny Phillips Sonny Phillips (born December 7, 1936) is an American jazz keyboardist. His primary instrument is electronic organ but he often plays piano. Biography Phillips began playing jazz organ after hearing Jimmy Smith (musician), Jimmy Smith in his twen ...
,
Johnny "Hammond" Smith John Robert "Johnny Hammond" Smith (December 16, 1933 – June 4, 1997) was an American soul jazz and hard bop organist. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he was a renowned player of the Hammond B-3 organ so earning "Hammond" as a nickname, wh ...
, Richard "Groove" Holmes and others. Person has been a resident of
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.


Awards

Person received the Eubie Blake Jazz Award in 1982, and in 2011 the Jazz Legend Award, presented in
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.


Discography


As leader

* ''
Underground Soul! ''Underground Soul!'' is the debut album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 1966 and released on the Prestige label.Prestige Prestige may refer to: Arts, entertainment and media Films *Prestige (film), ''Prestige'' (film), a 1932 American film directed by Tay Garnett: woman travels to French Indochina to meet up with husband *The Prestige (film), ''The Prestige'' (fi ...
, 1966) * ''
Chocomotive ''Chocomotive'' is the second album led by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 1967 and released on the Prestige label.Trust in Me'' (Prestige, 1967) * ''
Blue Odyssey ''Blue Odyssey'' is the fourth album led by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 1968 and released on the Prestige label.Soul Dance!'' (Prestige, 1968) * ''
Goodness! ''Goodness!'' is the sixth album led by saxophonist Houston Person, which was recorded in 1969 and released on the Prestige label.Truth! ''Truth!'' is the seventh album led by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 1970 and released on the Prestige label.Person to Person! ''Person to Person!'' is the eighth album led by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 1970 and released on the Prestige label.
'' (Prestige, 1970) * '' Houston Express'' (Prestige, 1971) * '' Broken Windows, Empty Hallways'' (Prestige, 1972) * '' Sweet Buns & Barbeque'' (Prestige, 1972) * '' Island Episode'' (Prestige, 1971/1973
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* '' The Real Thing'' ive( Eastbound, 1973) - 2LP * '' Houston Person '75'' ( Westbound/20th Century, 1975) * '' Get Out'a My Way!'' (Westbound/20th Century, 1975) * '' Pure Pleasure'' ( Mercury, 1976) * ''
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'' (Mercury, 1977) * '' Stolen Sweets'' (
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, 1976
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* '' Wild Flower'' (Muse, 1977 978 * ''
The Nearness of You "The Nearness of You" is a popular song written in 1937 by Hoagy Carmichael (1899–1981), with lyrics by Ned Washington (1901–1976). Intended for an unproduced Paramount Pictures film titled Romance In The Rough, the studio's publishing divi ...
'' (Muse, 1977 978 * ''The Gospel Soul of Houston Person'' (
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, 1978) * '' The Big Horn'' (Muse, 1976
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* '' Suspicions'' (Muse, 1980) * '' Very PERSONal'' (Muse, 1980
981 Year 981 ( CMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar. Events By place Europe * Spring – Emperor Otto II (the Red) leads the imperial court to Rome, making the city his imperial capital, and receiv ...
* ''
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, 1984) - with
Les McCann Leslie Coleman McCann (September 23, 1935 – December 29, 2023) was an American jazz pianist and vocalist. He is known for his innovations in soul jazz and his Swiss Movement, 1969 recording of the protest song "Compared to What". His music ha ...
* ''Creation'' (Greene Street, 1984) - with
Roger Kellaway Roger Kellaway (born November 1, 1939) is an American composer, arranger and jazz pianist who has recorded over 250 albums, and composed over 20 film scores Life and career Kellaway was born in Waban, Massachusetts, United States. He is an alum ...
* ''
Always on My Mind "Always on My Mind" is a Sentimental ballad, ballad written by Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher, and Mark James (songwriter), Mark James, first recorded by Brenda Lee and first released by Gwen McCrae (as "You Were Always on My Mind") in Mar ...
'' (Muse, 1985) * '' The Talk of the Town'' (Muse, 1987) * ''We Owe It All to Love'' (Baseline K 1989) * '' Basics'' (Muse, 1987
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* '' Something in Common'' (Muse, 1989
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- with
Ron Carter Ronald Levin Carter (born May 4, 1937) is an American jazz double bassist. His appearances on 2,221 recording sessions make him the most-recorded jazz bassist in history. He has won three Grammy Awards, and is also a Cello, cellist who has reco ...
* '' The Party'' (Muse, 1989
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* '' Now's the Time'' (Muse, 1990) - with Ron Carter * ''
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'' (Muse, 1990
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- with
Buddy Tate George Holmes "Buddy" Tate (February 22, 1913 – February 10, 2001) was an American jazz saxophonist and clarinetist. Biography Tate was born in Sherman, Texas, United States, and first played the alto saxophone. According to the website All Ab ...
and Nat Simkins * ''
Why Not! ''Why Not!'' is an album by saxophonist Houston Person that was released by Muse in 1991. Reception In his review on AllMusic, Scott Yanow stated "Houston Person's warm tenor tone, effortless swing, and skill at playing with organists have be ...
'' (Muse, 1990) * ''
The Lion and His Pride ''The Lion and His Pride'' is an album by saxophonist Houston Person that was released by Muse in 1994. Track listing # " Dig" (Miles Davis) – 9:32 # " I Remember Clifford" (Benny Golson) – 7:33 # "Dear Heart" (Henry Mancini, Ray Evans, J ...
'' (Muse, 1991) * '' Christmas with Houston Person and Friends'' (Muse, 1994) - with Randy Johnston,
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,
Grady Tate Grady Tate (January 14, 1932 – October 8, 2017) was an American jazz and soul-jazz drummer and baritone vocalist. In addition to his work as sideman, Tate released many albums as leader and lent his voice to songs in the animated ''Schoolhou ...
, Benny Green eissued as ''Santa Baby'' on Savoy in 2003* '' Horn to Horn'' (Muse, 1994
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- with
Teddy Edwards Theodore Marcus "Teddy" Edwards (April 26, 1924 – April 20, 2003) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Biography Edwards was born in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. He learned to play at a very early age, first on alto saxophone ...
* ''
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'' (HighNote, 1996
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- with Teddy Edwards * '' Person-ified'' (HighNote, 1996
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- with Richard Wynands,
Ray Drummond Ray Drummond (born November 23, 1946, in Brookline, Massachusetts) is an American jazz bassist and teacher. He also has an Master of Business Administration, MBA from Stanford University, hence his linkage to the Stanford Jazz Workshop. He can be ...
, Kenny Washington * ''Lost & Found'' - with Charles Brown ( 32 Jazz, 1997) irst issue of previously unreleased Muse album ''Sweet Slumber'', recorded in 1991* ''
The Opening Round ''The Opening Round'', subtitled ''The Groove Masters Series Vol. 1'' is an album by saxophonist Houston Person which was recorded in 1997 and released on the Savant label. Reception In his review on Allmusic, Stewart Mason states "A fun and p ...
'' (
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, 1997) * ''Christmas With Houston Person and Etta Jones'' (32 Jazz, 1997) ompilation of various Muse material* '' My Romance'' ( HighNote, 1998) * '' Soft Lights'' (HighNote, 1999) * '' Together at Christmas'' (HighNote, 2000) - with Etta Jones * '' The Way We Were: Live in Concert'' (HighNote, 2000 011 - with Etta Jones * ''
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'' (HighNote, 2000) * ''
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'' (HighNote, 2000
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- with Ron Carter * '' Blue Velvet'' (HighNote, 2001) * '' Sentimental Journey'' (HighNote, 2002) * ''
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'' (HighNote, 2003) - with
Paul Bollenback Paul Norris Bollenback (born June 6, 1959) is a jazz guitarist who has appeared on ''Entertainment Tonight'', ''The Tonight Show'', ''The Today Show'', ''Joan Rivers'', and ''Good Morning America''. He has performed with Scott Ambush, Charlie ...
* '' To Etta with Love'' (HighNote, 2004) - with Paul Bollenback * '' You Taught My Heart to Sing'' (HighNote, 2004
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- with
Bill Charlap William Morrison Charlap (born October 15, 1966, pronounced "Shar-Lap") is an American jazz pianist and educator. Early life and education Born in New York City, Bill Charlap is the son of American Broadway composer Moose Charlap and the singe ...
* '' All Soul'' (HighNote, 2005) * '' Just Between Friends'' (HighNote, 2005
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- with Ron Carter * '' Thinking of You'' (HighNote, 2007) * '' The Art and Soul of Houston Person'' (HighNote, 2008) - 3CD * '' Mellow'' (HighNote, 2009) * ''
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'' (HighNote, 2010) * '' So Nice'' (HighNote, 2011) * '' Naturally'' (HighNote, 2012) * ''
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'' (HighNote, 2013) * '' The Melody Lingers On'' (HighNote, 2014) - with Steve Nelson * '' Something Personal'' (HighNote, 2015) * ''
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'' (HighNote, 2015
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- with Ron Carter * '' Rain or Shine'' (HighNote, 2017) * '' Remember Love'' (HighNote, 2018) - with Ron Carter * ''I'm Just a Lucky So and So'' (HighNote, 2019) * ''Live in Paris'' (HighNote, 2019
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* ''Reminiscing at Rudy's'' (HighNote, 2022)


As sideman

With The 3B's * ''Soothin' 'N Groovin' with The 3B's'' (3B's Music, 1994) With
Gene Ammons Eugene "Jug" Ammons (April 14, 1925 – August 6, 1974), also known as "The Boss", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. The son of boogie-woogie pianist Albert Ammons, Gene Ammons is remembered for his accessible music, steeped in soul and R ...
* ''
The Boss Is Back! ''The Boss Is Back!'' is an album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1969 and released on the Prestige label.Charles Brown * ''Blues and Other Love Songs'' (Muse, 1992) With Paul (PB) Brown *''Paul Brown Quartet Meets The Three Tenors'' (Brownstone, 1998) With Billy Butler * '' This Is Billy Butler!'' (Prestige, 1968) * '' Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow'' (Prestige, 1970) * ''
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'' (Prestige, 1971) With
Ron Carter Ronald Levin Carter (born May 4, 1937) is an American jazz double bassist. His appearances on 2,221 recording sessions make him the most-recorded jazz bassist in history. He has won three Grammy Awards, and is also a Cello, cellist who has reco ...
* ''
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'' (Somethin' Else/Blue Note, 1999) With Emmet Cohen *''Masters Legacy Series Volume 5: Houston Person'' (La Reserve Records, 2023) With
Joey DeFrancesco Joey DeFrancesco (April 10, 1971August 25, 2022) was an American jazz organist, trumpeter, saxophonist, and occasional singer. He released more than 30 albums under his own name, and recorded extensively as a sideman with such leading jazz perfo ...
* ''All About My Girl'' (Muse, 1994) * ''Plays Sinatra His Way'' (High Note, 1998 el. 2004 With
Charles Earland Charles Earland (May 24, 1941 – December 11, 1999) was an American jazz organist. Biography Earland was born in Philadelphia and learned to play the saxophone in high school. He played tenor with Jimmy McGriff at the age of 17 and in 1960 fo ...
* ''
Black Talk! ''Black Talk!'' is an album by organist Charles Earland which was recorded in 1969 and released on the Prestige label.Pleasant Afternoon'' (Muse, 1981) With
Grant Green Grant Green (June 6, 1935 – January 31, 1979) was an American jazz guitarist and composer. Green has been called one of the "most sampled guitarists." Biography Grant Green was born on June 6, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri, to John and ...
* '' Live at Club Mozambique'' (Blue Note, 1971 el. 2006 With Tiny Grimes * '' Profoundly Blue'' (Muse, 1973) With Peter Hand Big Band * ''The Wizard of Jazz: A Tribute to Harold Arlen'' (
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, 2005 el. 2009 * ''Out of Hand'' (Savant, 2013) * ''Blue Topaz'' (Whaling City, 2024) With Richard "Groove" Holmes * ''Good Vibrations'' (Muse, 1977
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* ''Broadway'' (Muse, 1980) * ''Blues All Day Long'' (Muse, 1988) * ''Hot Tat'' (Muse, 1989
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With Randy Johnston *''
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'' (HighNote, 1998 el. 2001 With
Etta Jones Etta Jones (November 25, 1928 – October 16, 2001) was an American jazz singer. Her best-known recordings are "Don't Go to Strangers" and "Save Your Love for Me". She worked with Buddy Johnson, Oliver Nelson, Earl Hines, Barney Bigard, Gene Ammo ...
*'' Etta Jones '75'' (Westbound/20th Century, 1975) *'' Ms. Jones to You'' (Muse, 1976) *'' My Mother's Eyes'' (Muse, 1977) *'' If You Could See Me Now'' (Muse, 1978) *''
Save Your Love for Me ''Save Your Love for Me'' is an album by vocalist Etta Jones that was recorded in 1986 and released on the Muse Records, Muse label.Fine and Mellow'' (Muse, 1986) *'' I'll Be Seeing You'' (Muse, 1987) *''
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'' (Muse, 1989) *'' Christmas with Etta Jones'' (Muse, 1990) *''
Reverse the Charges ''Reverse the Charges'' is an album by vocalist Etta Jones which was recorded in 1991 and 1992 and released on the Muse label.At Last "At Last" is a song written by Mack Gordon and Harry Warren for the musical film ''Sun Valley Serenade'' (1941). Glenn Miller and his orchestra recorded the tune several times, with a 1942 version reaching number two on the US ''Billboard'' pop ...
'' (Muse, 1995) *'' The Melody Lingers On'' (HighNote, 1997) *'' My Buddy: Etta Jones Sings the Songs of Buddy Johnson'' (HighNote, 1998) *''
All the Way All the Way may refer to: Film and television * ''All the Way'' (1998 film), an Australian comedy directed by Marque Owen * ''All the Way'' (2001 film), a film directed by Shi Runjiu * ''All the Way'' (2016 film), an adaptation of Robert Schenk ...
'' (HighNote, 1999) *'' Easy Living'' (HighNote, 2000) *'' Etta Jones Sings Lady Day'' (HighNote, 2001) With
Charles Kynard Charles Kynard (20 February 1933 – 8 July 1979) was an American soul jazz/acid jazz organist born in St. Louis, Missouri. Kynard first played piano then switched to organ and led a trio in Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas City including Tex J ...
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Afro-Disiac ''Afro-Disiac'' is an album by organist Charles Kynard which was recorded in 1970 and released on the Prestige Records, Prestige label.Johnny Lytle John “Johnny” Dillard Lytle (October 13, 1932 in Springfield, Ohio – December 15, 1995 in Springfield) was an American jazz drummer and vibraphonist. Life and career Lytle grew up in Springfield, Ohio in a family of musicians, the son o ...
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Fast Hands ''Fast Hands'' is an album by American jazz vibraphonist Johnny Lytle which was recorded in 1980 for the Muse label.Good Vibes'' (Muse, 1982) * '' Moonchild'' (Muse, 1992) With Don Patterson * '' Four Dimensions'' (Prestige, 1967) * '' Oh Happy Day'' (Prestige, 1969) * ''
Tune Up! ''Tune Up!'' is an album by organist Don Patterson (organist), Don Patterson featuring tracks recorded in 1964 and 1969 which was released by Prestige Records, Prestige in 1971.Sonny Phillips Sonny Phillips (born December 7, 1936) is an American jazz keyboardist. His primary instrument is electronic organ but he often plays piano. Biography Phillips began playing jazz organ after hearing Jimmy Smith (musician), Jimmy Smith in his twen ...
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Sure 'Nuff ''Sure 'Nuff'' is the debut album by jazz organist Sonny Phillips which was recorded in 1969 and released on the Prestige label.Jimmy Ponder Jimmy Ponder (May 10, 1946 – September 16, 2013) was an American jazz guitarist. Career When Ponder's brother entered the military, he left his guitar, and Ponder picked it up. In his early teens he received lessons from the guitarist in a ban ...
*'' Come On Down'' (Muse, 1991) With
Bernard Purdie Bernard Lee "Pretty" Purdie (born June 11, 1939) is an American drummer, and an influential R&B, soul, funk and jazz musician. He is known for his precise time-keeping and his signature use of Tuplet, triplets against a half-time backbeat: the P ...
* '' Shaft'' (Prestige, 1971 el. 1973 With
Shirley Scott Shirley Scott (March 14, 1934 – March 10, 2002) was an American jazz organist. Her music was noted for its mixture of bebop, blues, and gospel elements. She was known by the nickname "Queen of the Organ". Life and career Scott was born in P ...
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Oasis In ecology, an oasis (; : oases ) is a fertile area of a desert or semi-desert environmentRhoda Scott *''Feelin' the Groove'' (Verve, 1993) With
Janis Siegel Janis Siegel (born July 23, 1952) is a multiple grammy-winning American jazz singer, best known as a member of the vocal group The Manhattan Transfer. Musical career In 1965, Siegel made her recording debut with a group called Young Generation ...
* ''Friday Night Special'' (
Telarc Telarc International Corporation is an American audiophile independent record label founded in 1977 by two classically trained musicians and former teachers, Jack Renner and Robert Woods. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the label has had a long assoc ...
, 2003) With
Horace Silver Horace Ward Martin Tavares Silver (September 2, 1928 – June 18, 2014) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger, particularly in the hard bop style that he helped pioneer in the 1950s. After playing tenor saxophone and piano at sch ...
* '' That Healin' Feelin''' (Blue Note, 1970) With
Johnny "Hammond" Smith John Robert "Johnny Hammond" Smith (December 16, 1933 – June 4, 1997) was an American soul jazz and hard bop organist. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he was a renowned player of the Hammond B-3 organ so earning "Hammond" as a nickname, wh ...
* '' Mr. Wonderful'' ( Riverside, 1963) * '' A Little Taste'' (Riverside, 1963) * '' The Stinger'' (Prestige, 1965) * '' The Stinger Meets the Golden Thrush'' (Prestige, 1966) - with Byrdie Green * '' Gettin' Up'' (Prestige, 1967) * '' Soul Flowers'' (Prestige, 1967) * '' Dirty Grape'' (Prestige, 1968) * '' Nasty!'' (Prestige, 1968) * ''
Here It 'Tis ''Here It 'Tis'' is an album by jazz organist Johnny "Hammond" Smith recorded for the Prestige label in 1970.
'' (Prestige, 1970) With
Melvin Sparks Melvin Sparks (March 22, 1946 – March 15, 2011) was an American soul jazz, hard bop and jazz blues guitarist. He recorded a number of albums for Prestige Records, later recording for Savant Records. He appeared on several recordings with mu ...
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Sparks! ''Sparks!'' is the debut album by soul jazz guitarist Melvin Sparks recorded for the Prestige label in 1970.Warren Vaché *'' Horn of Plenty'' (Muse, 1993)


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