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Hammond B-3 player Merl Saunders has recorded with numerous renowned artists since the early '70s and has led many of his own dates in a variety of genres from jazz to blues to new age to rock. Born on Valentine's Day, 1934 in San Mateo, CA, Saunders began learning to play the piano at the age of 10. He was a classmate and bandmate of Johnny Mathis through junior high school. ...more

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  • Afro Pearl Blue
  • Blue Hill Ocean Dance
  • Blues from the Rain Forest

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  • A Merl Saunders Page at The Music Box
  • Merl Saunders on Music Sojourn
  • The Music Box: Review of Pure Jerry, Volume 4 featuring Jerry Garcia and the Merl Saunders Band

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