Sam Lazar (born 1933) was an American pianist and Hammond organist originally from St. Louis, Missouri, United States. A mysterious figure who disappeared from the music scene in the early 1960s, he is best known for fronting a group that included early work from guitarist Grant Green. Lazar's career was heavily influenced by fellow organist Jimmy Smith.
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Grant Green
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