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Lonnie Gasperini: Turn up the Gas

by Dave Nathan
January 1, 2002

Riding on the crest of a revival of interest in the Hammond B3 organ, Rhode Island native Lonnie Gasperini's Turn up the Gas emphasizes the jazz/soul/funk (with a bit of bop thrown in) qualities of the instrument while performing a musical program of standards and originals. Gasperini has performed with a large roster of top jazz performers including Dr. Lonnie Smith who clearly influenced him. Gasperini is joined by a set of performers who are eye to eye with his ...