James Oscar "Jimmy" Smith (1925-2005) has to be one of the most widely spread and appreciated organists in history. From the 1956 debute up to his death at 79, playing on hundreds of albums, under own name or as part of various collaborations, with many of those reaching high on various lists. Through the years working in jazz and adjacent genres as bop, soul, funk and fusion. Not a jazz buff or especially briefed in the area myself, nor trying to collect the genre in any way, but I do love the sound of a well endowed Hammond and I get a lot of that here. Backed by Quentin Warren on guitar and Donald Dailey on drums the organ is always prominent as a soft fondle, gently swinging with the rythm. Stereo mix and audio on this press superb. You just have to close your eyes and they're there, next to you. Fitting as background for idle moods or love meetings...maybe not of the hard-core kind, but perfect for caressing on the couch. Originally also issued in Italy (BN 83245). EU 2015 180 gram limited ed. vinyl reissue with same number, sleeve and label design. US 2000 CD (Blue Note 24550) came with two bonus tracks. US mono (BLP 4235). Premiere US had ridged label as shown here, thick vinyl and glossy cover with Blue Note ad inner. (YZÄ*) (CLÄZ*)
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