Dr. Lonnie Smith

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Dr. Lonnie Smith, Universally Revered Soul-Jazz Organist, Dies At 79

Blue Note president Don Was said: ‘Doc was a musical genius who possessed a deep, funky groove and a wry, playful spirit.’

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News3 months ago

Johnathan Blake Announces Blue Note Debut, ‘Homeward Bound’

Described as "a celebration of life and legacy”, the album is due out on October 29.

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News3 months ago

Listen To Iggy Pop & Dr. Lonnie Smith’s New Collab, ‘Move Your Hand’

The track will also feature on Smith's new Blue Note album, 'Breathe', due out on December 3.

News9 months ago

Dr. Lonnie Smith’s New Album, ‘Breathe’ Is Out Now On Blue Note

The new title is the legendary Hammond organist's third album since his 2016 return to the label where he first made a name for himself in the late-1960s.

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News9 months ago

Listen To Dr. Lonnie Smith & Iggy Pop Cover Donovan’s ‘Sunshine Superman’

Smith's new album, 'Breathe', is set for release through Blue Note Records, on March 26.

Features3 years ago

‘All In My Mind’: Dr Lonnie Smith “Is About Making People Happy”

Back at home on Blue Note, the label that made his name, Dr Lonnie Smith speaks to uDiscover Music about his 2018 album, ‘All In My Mind’.

Playlists5 years ago

Best Jazz of 2016

It's that time of the year, time to look back on the Best Jazz of 2016 released on vinyl, CD, download and a streaming service near you…

Features5 years ago

Watch Norah Jones Carry On

Here's the video for 'Carry On,' which marks the return of multi-million-selling Norah Jones. It's the lead track from Day Breaks, her sixth studio album.

New Releases6 years ago

Dr. Lonnie Smith Back On Blue Note

Hammond B3 organ maestro Dr. Lonnie Smith is returning to Blue Note. His first album for them since 1970, Evolution, produced by Don Was, is out 29 January.