Jazz Articles about Lonnie Gasperini

About Lonnie Gasperini

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Towner Galaher Organ Trio: Live

by Pierre Giroux
April 26, 2023

There is a proverb which states “everything old is new again"; it seems perfectly applicable to the latest release by drummer Towner Galaher, Live, on which he gives a tip of the cap to the classic organ trios which were front and center in clubs and on records during the '50s and '60s. Supported by Lonnie Gasperini on Hammond B3 organ and Marvin Horne on guitar, Galaher lays down fourteen tracks of swingin,' funky, bluesy material which were the touchstones ...

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Lonnie Gasperini Organ Trio: North Beach Blues

Read "North Beach Blues" reviewed by Elliott Simon

by Elliott Simon
March 17, 2008

The Hammond B3 was originally developed to replace pipe organs and luckily for B3 jazz trio lovers it caught on as a less expensive alternative for African- American churches. Its power chords and subtle note caresses, built-in bass pedals and funky sound when combined with a guitarist and drummer eventually spawned the soul jazz genre. From the opening sounds of North Beach Blues it is obvious that Lonnie Gasperini is a B3 player who is heavy on the funk. His ...

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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 ...