Release Date: 30 July 2021
Label: Jazz Images
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8436569195246
Genres: Jazz Modern Postbebop
Release Date: 30 July 2021
Label: Jazz Images
Packaging Type: Gate Fold Vinyl
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 8436569195178
Genres: Jazz Modern Postbebop
Description
Limited edition 6-panel digipack with iconic pictures by jazz photographer Francis Wolff. Originally released as 'Groovin' at Smalls' Paradise Vol.1' (Blue Note BLP-1585) & 'Vol.2' (Blue Note BLP-1586).
While the electric organ had been used in jazz by Fats Waller, Count Basie, Wild Bill Davis and others, Jimmy Smith's virtuoso improvisation technique on the Hammond organ helped to popularize it as a jazz and blues instrument. Recorded live in 1957 at the Smalls' Paradise club in New York, Groovin' at Smalls' Paradise (originally issued on two volumes, both of which are presented on this CD) showcases Smith in a trio format backed by guitar and drums.
"On Groovin' at Smalls' Paradise, Smith is in his element in a club setting and, while McFadden also gets plenty of space, the master's big, sprawling solos are definitive. This is the Smith album to get." - **** Richard Cook & Brian Morton, Penguin Guide to Jazz
Description
180g vinyl 2LP set in deluxe gatefold sleeve with iconic pictures by jazz photographer Francis Wolff. Originally released as 'Groovin' at Smalls' Paradise Vols.1 and 2 (Blue Note BLP-1585 & BLP -1586).
Jimmy Smith's unparalleled skills with the Hammond helped to popularize the electric organ as a jazz and blues instrument, and he recorded prolifically during his long career. A perennial poll winner since the late '50s, Smith redefined the instrument. His new sound utilized the first three draw bars and the percussion feature of the Hammond B-3. Recorded live in 1957 at the Smalls' Paradise club in New York, this LP showcases Smith in a trio format backed by guitar and drums.
"On Groovin' at Smalls' Paradise, Smith is in his element in a club setting. This is the Smith album to get." - **** Richard Cook & Brian Morton, Penguin Guide to Jazz
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Miles Davis
Chet Baker
Jackie Mclean
John Coltrane & Kenny Burrell
Sonny Rollins
Thelonious Monk
John Coltrane & Johnny Griffin
Art Blakey
Jimmy Smith
Jimmy Smith
Jimmy Smith
Jimmy Smith
Jimmy Smith
Jimmy Smith
Jimmy Smith
