Charles Kynard was an American

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 soul jazz

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/acid jazz

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 organist

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 born in St. Louis, Missouri

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, probably better known for his album as leader on Reelin' With the Feelin for Prestige Records

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. Appearing with him on the album were Joe Pass

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, Wilton Felder

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, Paul Humphrey

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 and Carol Kaye

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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 settled to Los Angeles and his band featured guitarists Cal Green and Ray Crawford, drummer Johnny Kirkwood.

Discography

• Where it's at (1963)
• Professor Soul (1968)
• Soul Brotherhood (1969)
• Reelin' With The Feelin (1969)
• Afro-Disiac (1970)
• Wa-Tu-Wa-Zui (1970)
• Charles Kynard (1971)
• Woga (1972)
• Your Mama Don't Dance (1973)