Münchner Jazzsalon – Jimmy Smith

The Innovator of Organ Performance

He popularized the Hammond organ in jazz: Jimmy Smith established it as the genre’s central instrument. His virtuoso playing, fast runs, and rhythmic bass lines on the foot pedals set him apart. He also blended elements of bebop with blues and gospel. In doing so, he had a profound influence on all organists who followed him. Mathias Bublath and Oliver Hochkeppel present his music and his life.

Line-up

Mathias Bublath (Hammond organ)
Maxi Nachtmann (guitar)
Christian Lettner (drums)
Oliver Hochkeppel (host)

Munich Jazz Salon

This concert series spotlights the great figures of jazz. For one evening, all performers devote themselves entirely to the lives and works of these famous colleagues. The series is sponsored by the Munich Jazz Foundation.