Groovin' At Small's Paradise

Description

Limited edition 6-panel digipack or 180g vinyl 2LP set in deluxe gatefold sleeve with iconic pictures by jazz photographer Francis Wolff.

Jimmy Smiths 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

Tracklist

After Hours / My Funny Valentine / Slightly Monkish / Laura / Disc 2: Imagination / Just Friends / Lover Man / Body And Soul / (Back Home Again In) Indiana