Off the Top

Artist: Jimmy Smith
Label: Elektra / Wea
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 075596017527
EAN: 0075596017527
ASIN: B000002H19

Release Date: 1990-10-25

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Tracks:

OFF THE TOP
ENDLESS LOVE
MIMOSA
I'LL DRINK TO THAT
THEME FROM M.A.S.H. (Suicide is Painless)
AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
JIMMY SMITH RAP

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Customer Reviews:

This cooks!.......2004-08-22

This is one of the few albums where an all-star lineup produces something greater than the sum of its parts. This record cooks the whole way through, and everything feels natural and laid-back -- nothing feels forced.

George Benson gives one of his best recorded solos on "I'll Drink To That."

Smokin' Like A Cuban Cigar!.......2003-03-26

The Cuban cigar is described by many aficionados as being the best of its class, the penultimate. Well, analogously, this disc is clearly at the top, albeit, "Off the Top". Further, the band's tempo, range, and tenacity clearly smoke! Smith stretches out on several cuts and reminds me of a revival while the band rhythmically sets the stage. The group's timing is impeccable and clearly demonstrative of the legendary-like status each deserves. This disc, for whatever reason, unfortunately, was not marketed well, so a large audience of the musicians' respective fans are unaware of this gem! Perhaps the spontaneity of the session contributed to that, I'm not sure. It was a very, very rare occasion where each musician happened to be in town from either traveling to Kool Jazz Festivals or other gigs. However, I'm not a proponent of chance, so, I believe, very much so, there's a reason these stellar musicians just "happened" to be available at the same time, and only for one day if I recall correctly! Can you imagine that? If you want first-class, top-notch form from each musician individually and collectively, you must have this piece. As well, the reality of it is, this is an historic jazz event to get these all-stars together. Time to go... I have to go get "Off the Top" from my top shelf!

Unknown but marvellous recording!.......2002-07-31

George Benson meet Jimmy Smith, Stanley Turrentine, Grady Tate, Ron Carter for a fantastic studio blowing date. Yes, it is true. Here you can find some of the best straight ahead jazz solos by guitar monster George Benson. And what can you say about his pals here? Ron Carter? Wow!! A still in shape Jimmy Smith? Wow! The underestimate Stanley Turrentine? Wow!! Grady Tate? Wow!!
I love this obscure and unknown record very much. A rare jewel. Discover it!

Benson at his best.......2002-02-20

Jimmy Smith, George Benson, Stanley Turrentine, Ron Carter and Grady Tate - How can you go wrong? This is a fantastic album, and if you are a fan of George Benson's Jazz guitar playing you can't afford to overlook this album which has some of his best recorded straight-ahead jazz solos.

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