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Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio
Sun, 15 Jul, 9:30 PM EDT
Doors open
9:00 PM EDT
Jazz Standard
116 East 27th St., New York, NY 10016
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Description
The wizard of the Hammond B3 has appeared on our stage many times with different musical configurations, and we’re delighted to welcome back the Doctor and his road–tested working trio of Jonathan Kreisberg (guitar) and Johnathan Blake (drums). But for this engagement, this NEA Jazz Master has got something special hidden under his trademark white turban: the captivating young singer Alicia Olatuja, appearing for two very special nights on July 13–14. Praised by The New York Times as “a singer with a strong and luscious tone and an amiably regal presence on stage,” Alicia Olatuja has been thrilling audiences with her exquisite vocals and artistic versatility. She first came into the national spotlight in 2013 whilst performing as the featured soloist with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir at the second inauguration of President Barack Obama. Shortly thereafter, she assembled her own jazz–based ensemble and recorded her first solo album, Timeless (2014). “Olatuja possesses a special instrument: a full–bodied tone, precise pitch and personal engagement at the lowest whisper or highest wail.” (DownBeat)
Dr. Lonnie Smith - Hammond B3 organ
Jonathan Kreisberg - guitar
Johnathan Blake - drums
Event Information
Age Limit
All Ages
Jazz
Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio
Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio
Jazz
“Jazz is American Classical,” declares Dr. Lonnie Smith, “and this music is a reflection of what’s happening at the time. The organ is like the sunlight, rain and thunder – it’s all the worldly sounds to me!” An authentic master and guru of the Hammond B–3 for over five decades, the Doctor has been featured on over seventy albums, and has recorded and performed with a virtual “Who’s Who” of jazz, blues and R&B giants. He’s performed on our stage with a quartet, octet, and big band, but this two–part engagement begins with three nights of music by his seasoned trio featuring guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg and drummer Johnathan Blake. “Lonnie Smith is still at the top of his game,” wrote Greg Boraman for the website of the BBC. “His blues are powerful without being mawkish, his jazz adept and tasteful, his funk chops always an example to others.”
Dr. Lonnie Smith – Hammond B–3 organ
Jonathan Kreisberg – guitar
Johnathan Blake – drums