John Robert "Johnny Hammond" Smith (December 16, 1933 – June 4, 1997) was an American soul jazz and hard bop organist.

His bands featured singers Etta Jones, Byrdie Green, saxophonists Houston Person, Earl Edwards, guitarists Eddie McFadden, Floyd Smith, James Clark, vibist Freddie McCoy.

The album featured Grover Washington Jr. as a sideman prior to the launch of his career as a solo recording artist.

(Rockstar Games) Smith also taught at the Cal Poly Pomona music department for several years, beginning in January 1987.

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