Jimmy Smith's Finest Hour

Jimmy Smith's Finest Hour

Jimmy Smith's Finest Hour

ASIN: B00004ST5E

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Few musicians have ever been able to generate the sheer excitement of organist Jimmy Smith, straddling the worlds of jazz and R&B and matching keyboard wizardry with an ability to find the funky essence of a groove. His Verve recordings of the 1960s presented him in big-band and small-group formats, and there's a good sampling of both here. His hit "Walk on the Wild Side," arranged by Oliver Nelson, and Lalo Schifrin's "The Cat" effectively update the big-band tradition, with the brass acting as an effective balance to Smith's surging, electric power. He's more inventive in the small groups, though, especially when matched with comparable giants of the bluesy end of the jazz spectrum, like frequent partner Kenny Burrell or Wes Montgomery on "James and Wes." This is an excellent introduction, with Smith's adding blazing runs and electric soul to familiar material from James Brown and Muddy Waters, as well as originals and older pop and swing tunes. --Stuart Broomer

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Jimmy Smith's Finest Hour
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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  • A great collection of the greatest jazz organist
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 Jimmy Smith's Finest Hour
Jimmy Smith
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004ST5E
Release Date: 2000-06-13

Tracks:

  1. Walk On The Wild Side
  2. Ol' Man River
  3. Organ Grinder's Swing
  4. Got My Mojo Workin'
  5. Hobo Flats
  6. Blues For Del
  7. The Cat
  8. Blues In The Night
  9. The Sermon
  10. James And Wes
  11. Papa's Got A Brand New Bag

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Few musicians have ever been able to generate the sheer excitement of organist Jimmy Smith, straddling the worlds of jazz and R&B and matching keyboard wizardry with an ability to find the funky essence of a groove. His Verve recordings of the 1960s presented him in big-band and small-group formats, and there's a good sampling of both here. His hit "Walk on the Wild Side," arranged by Oliver Nelson, and Lalo Schifrin's "The Cat" effectively update the big-band tradition, with the brass acting as an effective balance to Smith's surging, electric power. He's more inventive in the small groups, though, especially when matched with comparable giants of the bluesy end of the jazz spectrum, like frequent partner Kenny Burrell or Wes Montgomery on "James and Wes." This is an excellent introduction, with Smith's adding blazing runs and electric soul to familiar material from James Brown and Muddy Waters, as well as originals and older pop and swing tunes. --Stuart Broomer

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Jimmy Smith CD Purchase.......2006-11-04

Excellent quality, and just what I expected, I am usually happy with the Amazon quality on CD's that I have puchased,
plus you have a very wide range of selections for what I am looking for.

5 out of 5 stars A great collection of the greatest jazz organist.......2005-10-28

This has 10 recordings on Verve from the 60s and 1 newer recording. If you are wanting to get into Jimmy Smith this might be a good way to start. I love Jimmy's playing. Organ Grinder Swing is terrific. Some of the tunes have orchestral backing so you have to ignore that, but when Jimmy plays it's heaven. One song features Wes Montgomery and it's really good. Also, Papa's Got A Brand New Bag, recorded recently, is exceptional and totally cooks.

5 out of 5 stars You'll Be Glad You Did.......2001-02-07

Jimmy Smith is often overlooked these days, so for those who may have never heard of Smith & His Hammond this is a great start to his work. It also shows the broad range of his virtuosity should you choose this as as your only Smith offering. With today's oversynthesized keyboards dominant, you will be blown away by Smith's mastery of this classic instument. You will never hear a "church" organ the same way again.
Jimmy Smith's Finest Hour
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    		Jimmy Smith's Finest Hour
    Jimmy Smith
    Manufacturer: Universal/Verve
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B00005S75K
    Release Date: 2001-12-21

    Tracks:

    1. Walk on the Wild Side
    2. Ol' Man River
    3. Organ Grinder's Swing
    4. Got My Mojo Working
    5. Hobo Flats
    6. Blues for Del
    7. Cat
    8. Blues in the Night
    9. Sermon
    10. James and Wes
    11. Papa's Got a Brand New Bag

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