Artists
Here's a quick survey of just a few of the people who made--and are making--things happen for the Hammond Organ. I've provided links to artists who have websites, and wikipedia pages for those who don't.
Please also try: The International Archives for the Jazz Organ for a much larger list.
| Artist | Where To Start |
|---|---|
| Barbara Dennerlein | Fantastic, innovative player who really gave the Hammond a huge boost when she emerged in the early 80s. Website |
| Bernie Worrell | Funk legend, child prodigy, session player proficient on all keyboards. Website |
| Bill Doggett | Legendary Philly innovator, one of the first soul-jazz organists. Wikipedia |
| Booker T. Jones | Stax, session legend and all-around good guy. Website |
| Charles Earland | Prolific and innovative, Charles is an important figure in the soul-jazz organ style. Wikipedia |
| Dr. John | Legendary New Orleans musician with a totally unique style. Website |
| Jack McDuff | Extremely soulful and funky player. Wikipedia |
| Jimmy McGriff | Primarily known as a groovy, bluesy player with some surprises! Website |
| Jimmy Smith | The innovator himself, arguably the father of the genre. Wikipedia |
| Joey DeFrancesco | A luminary in the contempary scene--fantastic player! Website |
| John Medeski | Very innovative multi-keyboard player, always pushing boundaries. Website |
| Larry Goldings | Versatile player/sideman/composer, fluent in a variety of styles. Website |
| Larry Young | Fused soul-jazz and modern/modal/quartal harmonies beautifully. Website |
| Lonnie Smith | Another legend, covering soul, jazz, R&B and more. Website |
| Mose Davis | Funk-a-plenty. Website |
| Richard "Groove" Holmes | Definitely a groover, this player could hold his own anywhere. Wikipedia |
| Shirley Scott | Solid, groovy soul-jazz monster. Wikipedia |