Jazz Guitarist Jimmy Ponder died of cancer

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 17 Sep 2013 1:04 pm

http://colterharpermusic.blogspot.com/2 ... -2013.html

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 17 Sep 2013 2:38 pm

Never heard of him before Andy
i listened to " our day will come "
being from Pittsburgh, i wonder if George Benson knew Jimmy ?
Sounds familiar to me...
Thanx for the heads up

Russ Wever · Post by **Russ Wever** » 17 Sep 2013 9:20 pm

I've heard Ponder a whole
lot on B3 Trio recordings.
Great player . . he had a
good run.
~Rw

Post by **Dave Mudgett** » 17 Sep 2013 10:16 pm

Aw, man, hate to hear this. Maybe not a household name, but Jimmy was one of the greats. Great tone, great feel. Yeah, the organ trio stuff is superb.

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 18 Sep 2013 3:49 am

RIP Jimmy. Saw him quite a bit in the 80s. A great player in the Wes/Grant Green tradition.

One night, Jimmy saw me with a tape recorder and asked me to turn it off, but later on said, "it's cool, man, go ahead." Then he played Coltrane's "After the Rain".

Roger Shackelton · Post by **Roger Shackelton** » 19 Sep 2013 7:58 pm

I've Got Jimmy's CD Titled "Come On Down" From 9-27-1990.

The Tunes Are: Uncle Steve, Ebb Tide, Secret Love, Barbara, Come On Down, A Subtle One, A Tribute To A Rose & Fats.
Out Of These Tunes, Barbara Is My Favorite.

Lonnie Smith Plays B3 On This Session.

Roger