Al Kooper

Al Kooper (born Alan Peter Kuperschmidt, 1944) is an American musician, songwriter, producer and session player best known for his work on Hammond organ, his leadership of session projects such as Super Session, and collaborations with Mike Bloomfield and others.

Member of The Blues Project; associated with Blood, Sweat & Tears in his early career; led and recorded Super Session (with Mike Bloomfield and Stephen Stills); recorded Kooper Session introducing Shuggie Otis; played prominent organ parts on 1960s rock recordings.

DeBaser reviews celebrate Al Kooper's organ-led interplay on live records and his role as session leader on Kooper Session. Reviewers praise the Super Session lineage and the introduction of Shuggie Otis. Recommended for fans of blues-tinged rock and Hammond organ work.

For:Fans of blues, classic rock collectors, Hammond/organ enthusiasts, listeners of 1960s–70s session albums