Week 23:: Vitamin B3

For those of you with a long-standing curiosity about the Hammond B3 Organ, but not the will to wade through its enormous technical drivel, This week offers a chance to learn via a pair of (aural) organs all your own.

In no way comprehensive (apologies to Big John Patton, Larry Goldings, "Groove" Holmes, Don Patterson, Johnny "Hammond" Smith, Sam Yahel, "Papa" John DeFranchesco, John Medeski & Sun Ra), this is a rapid tear through the big names of the B3, not necessarily in chronological, priority, or any other order.  Take it as a small (frankly, odd) smattering of B3 giants, then proceed with your own exploration at your own pace, taste, and risk.

Audio

Playlist

1. Shirley Scott - Keep the Faith, Baby - Girl Talk
2. Jimmy Smith - The Duel - ...At the Organ, vol. 2
3. Jack McDuff - Blues and Tonic - The Honeydripper
4. Charles Earland - Black Talk - Black Talk
5. Jimmy McGriff - All About the Girl - I Want a Woman
6. Larry Young - Major Attraction - Contrasts
7. Dr. Lonnie Smith - Jungle Soul - Jungle Soul
8. Joey DeFranchesco - Down the Hatch - Organic Vibes

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