Artist Info: Charles Kynard

Charles Kynard (20 February 1933–8 July 1979) was an American soul jazz organist born in St. Louis, Missouri.

Kynard first played piano then switched to organ and led a trio in Kansas City including Tex Johnson (flute, sax) and Leroy Anderson (drums). In 1963, he moved to Los Angeles and his band featured guitarists Cal Green and Ray Crawford and drummer Johnny Kirkwood. [read more...]