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A friend of mine recently turned me on to Jimmy Smith and he cited this album as being one of his favorites. He told me, "Watch out, you're liable to get hooked." Truer words were never spoken. Jimmy Smith was an absolute MONSTER on the Hammond B-3 organ. This album was originally two separate vinyl lps. Now both of those classic records are presented in this two CD set, along with several previously unreleased tracks from the same live date. Originally released in 1957, the recording quality is stellar for its time and the all-instrumental material is expertly and exquisitely performed by Jimmy and his crack band of well seasoned musicians. Donald Bailey on drums sits back and holds down the rhythm with taste and never-intrusive fills, always on beat and sometime a little behind the beat when the mood of the material calls for it. Guitarist Eddie McFadden is nothing less than a prodigy, a master fretsman with complete command of the fingerboard. His tweezes note after tasteful note in his often long melodic solos and his rhythm work never intrudes, but always enhances each piece, making the songs his own. And Jimmy Smith...oh, Jimmy!! He does things with the B-3 that are years ahead of his time. The sounds he coaxes out of the instrument are by turns soft and introspective and wild and hard hitting. Simply put, Jimmy Smith was a jazz master without equal. To me, this is a perfect album, and how it eluded me all these years is beyond understanding, but I sure am glad I have it now!! I'll be investigating more of Jimmy's releases in the very near future.Read full review
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Envoi très rapide et bon emballage. Frais de port modéré. Grand choix de CD.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!