_Johnny "Hammond" Smith *Los Conquistadores Chocolates*

The uncrowned kings of the B-3 organ
nicknamed after his instrument,was perhaps one of the more underrated soul-jazz organists of the style's heyday. Born
John Robert Smith

A.K.A. Johnny "Hammond" Smith

December 16, 1933

Hammond recorded five jazz-funk albums on Creed Taylor's CTI label label over a three year period, including Breakout, Wild Horses/Rock Steady, and Gambler's Life. In 1975, Hammond moved to Milestone and recorded the culmination of his move into jazz-funk, album Gears. with tracks
Tell Me What to Do "Fantasy Can't We Smile Shifting Gears "
and the funkateers dance track

_Los Conquistadores Chocolates Is the production and writing skills of Brothers Larry and Fonce Mizell aka ( The Black Byrds)

The rhythm section of Harvey Mason Snr and Chuck Rainey are right there on the one throughout, allowing Hammond, guitarist Craig McMullen and the horn section to go with the Mizzell Brothers' directions
A Sky High Production
Their also worked with Donald Byrd


Johnny Hammond Smith connected with his audience, whether theyre sitting in their living rooms listening, or in a nightclub or concert hall. Hammonds virtuosity and talent cuts through every time, he played with tremendous feeling, which is the very most that can be said about anyone!

Rest In Peace
Johnny "Hammond" Smith
June 4, 1997.

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[stoinge]

rrrrr man , jus rrrrrrr yeah

[brett1051]

One of the most priceless classics of the 20th century.Peace

brett

Gherkin Records

[masoojz]

@max1xxx-Thanks for uploading a true classic for me!You have no idea of how long I've been hoping to here this joint once again!Johnny Hammond Is all that-no doubt,but Harvey Mason on the skins?Priceless!!!!Thanks again for a great post!I don't care what anybody say's about my comment-you are the man!!!!

[Bashimillar]

One of my absolute favourite tracks of all time.

Nice job with the vid. 

[MadridSoulbrother]

Tks for this one of my favs, used to start my old tapes with this comments and then a funk storm!