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Dr. Lonnie Smith, Frank Sinatra & Chris Hazelton

By Joe Dimino | Neon Jazz
September 3, 2023
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From the king of the Kansas City Hammond-B3 jazz organ, we begin the 818th Episode of Neon Jazz with

Chris Hazelton

organ, Hammond B3
b.1985

" data-original-title="" title="">Chris Hazelton and music from his 2023 album After Dark. From there, we lead into his mentor in the legendary

Dr. Lonnie Smith

organ, Hammond B3
1942 - 2021

" data-original-title="" title="">Dr. Lonnie Smith with a cut off his 1969 LP Turning Point. There's also new music from

Clark Sommers

bass
b.1977

" data-original-title="" title="">Clark Sommers,

Brandon Sanders

drums
b.1971

" data-original-title="" title="">Brandon Sanders,

Quinn Sternberg

bass
b.1994

" data-original-title="" title="">Quinn Sternberg and the great

Mitch Towne

organ, Hammond B3

" data-original-title="" title="">Mitch Towne, plus "I've Got You Under My Skin" with Bono and

Frank Sinatra

vocals
1915 - 1998

" data-original-title="" title="">Frank Sinatra. The final cut comes full circle with KC Hammond B3 legend and Chris Hazelton's teacher Mr. Everette DeVan. Dig the jazz, my friends.

Playlist

Chris Hazelton "Watch What Happens" After Dark (Cellar Live) 0:00
Host talks 5:49
Dr. Lonnie Smith
organ, Hammond B3
1942 - 2021
" data-original-title="" title="">Dr. Lonnie Smith "People Sure Act Funny" Turning Point (Blue Note) 7:22
Clark Sommers "Ripple Effect" Feast Ephemera (Phrenology Music) 13:41
Host talks 21:50
The Bix Centennial All Stars "From Monday On" Celebrating Bix (Turtle Bay Records) 22:42
James McGowan
piano
" data-original-title="" title="">James McGowan "Uncertain Future" Reaching In (James McGowan) 26:12
Host talks 31:51
Brandon Sanders "SJB" Compoton's Finest (Savant Records) 32:58
Quinn Sternberg "Walking on Eggshells" Walking on Eggshells (Quinn Sternberg) 37:18
Host talks 41:27
Paul Hughes "My Lucky Stars" Single (Absolute 1 Records) 42:16
Frank Sinatra and Bono "I've Got You Under My Skin" Stay Faraway (So Close!) (Island Records) 45:05
Host talks 48:28
Mitch Towne "Tal Shia" SRT -Vanguards of Groove (Ultimate) 48:58
Host talks 52:17
Everette De Van "People's Choice" This is Ssssslick (Stage 3 Sound) 53:07

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