Jimmy Smith

Acting

Born December 8, 1925 — Died February 8, 2005

From Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA

Also known as James O. Smith

Biography

James Oscar Smith (December 8, 1928 – February 8, 2005) was an American jazz musician who helped popularize the Hammond B-3 organ, creating a link between jazz and 1960s soul music. In 2005, Smith was awarded the NEA Jazz Masters Award from the National Endowment for the Arts, the highest honor tha...