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