Eddy Louiss

The Profile

Eddy Louiss was a French jazz Hammond organist and singer, renowned for his soulful touch and collaborations with major figures. He worked with Claude Nougaro, recorded with Stan Getz (including Dynasty), and led the Multicolor Feeling Fanfare. His trio and small-group sessions showcased deep groove, lyricism, and refined interplay.

Celebrated French jazz organist; collaborated with René Thomas and Kenny Clarke on the 1968 Eddy Louiss Trio; performed and recorded with Stan Getz (Dynasty); long-time collaborator with Claude Nougaro; led the Multicolor Feeling Fanfare; acclaimed for Hammond B-3 mastery in jazz and soul-jazz settings.

One fervent review hails the 1968 Eddy Louiss Trio with René Thomas and Kenny Clarke as a masterpiece. It celebrates Louiss’s organ lines, the trio’s flawless interplay, and standout tracks like Nardis, No Smokin’, and You’ve Changed. The critic emphasizes Clarke’s command, Thomas’s lyrical solos, and Louiss’s soulful groove. Overall verdict: essential listening.