Lonnie Smith
American jazz musician (1942–2021)
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Summary
Lonnie Smith was born on July 3, 1942[1], in Buffalo[2]. He died on September 28, 2021[3], in Fort Lauderdale[4]. He worked as a composer[5], jazz musician[6], recording artist[7], musician[8], and organist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (915 views/month, #7,169 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Lackawanna[11]
- Date of birth: June 3, 1942[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Field of work: jazz[14], organ performance[15]
- Award received: NEA Jazz Masters[16]
- Member of: Lonnie Smith Trio[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Genre: jazz[19], soul jazz[20], funk[21]
- Record label: Blue Note[22], Columbia Records[23]
- Discography: Lonnie Smith discography[24]
- Commons category: Lonnie Smith (organist)[25]
- Cause of death: pulmonary fibrosis[26]
- Family name: Smith[27]
- Given name: Lonnie[28]
- Official website: http://www.drlonniesmith.com[29]
- Topic's main category: Category:Lonnie Smith (organist)[30]
- Manner of death: natural causes[31]
- Instrument: pipe organ[32]
- Described by source: Contemporary Black Biography[33], The Biographical Encyclopedia of Jazz[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Name in native language: Lonnie Smith[36]
- Start of work period: 1960[37]
- End of work period: 2021[38]
- Social media followers: 5020[39], 5530[40], 6240[41]
Why It Matters
Lonnie Smith has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Lonnie Smith born?
Lonnie Smith's place of birth was Buffalo[2].
Where did Lonnie Smith die?
Lonnie Smith died in Fort Lauderdale[4].
What did Lonnie Smith do for work?
Lonnie Smith worked as a composer[5], jazz musician[6], recording artist[7], musician[8], and organist[9].
What awards did Lonnie Smith receive?
Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[16].