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Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] OT - RIP - Johnny Smith

From: John Wright <jwright911703@gmail.com>
Date: 2013-06-20

Yes, sadly another Jazz giant is gone.  The Jazz guitarists never seem to make the "top" guitar player lists.  Smith was one that should.

John
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On Thu, Jun 20, 2013 at 12:42 AM, Robert <rmrmax@yahoo.com> wrote:


Legendary jazz guitarist Johnny Smith passed away on June 11th.  He was probably my favorite jazz guitarist of all time, and I like them all.  If you like jazz guitar, but haven't ever heard of him, I recommend that you check him out.  Simply wonderful !

And take a look at that beautiful archtop guitar (in the NY Times Obituary picture); I believe that guitar was custom made for him by Gibson.

Robert

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/19/arts/music/johnny-smith-guitarist-and-songwriter-dies-at-90.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=1&

http://www.allmusic.com/artist/johnny-smith-mn0000245992

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HwQxdrmwY8

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/gibson-custom-legrande-hollowbody-electric-guitar/h90768