Odds are you aren't familiar with Sam Lazar and that you're hearing about him now for the first time. Don't feel bad. The organist is one of jazz's briefest recording stars.
Born in St. Louis, Mo., in 1933, he played piano and was in a St. Louis group led by Ernie Wilkins. When Wilkins left to join Count Basie, Lazar played in several groups in the…
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