Album: Portuguese Soul by Jimmy Smith (1973)
Genre: Jazz | Mood: Happy
Record Label: Verve Reissues
Format: Album

Description: Recorded in NYC. Big band. Smith with large orchestra under the direction of Thad Jones.

Artist Background: Jimmy Smith ignited a jazz revolution on an instrument associated at the time with ballparks, despite never playing one until the age of 28. His legendary multi-part technique on the Hammond B-3 organ, playing bass with the foot pedals and Charlie Parker-like single-line passages with his right hand, shook up the traditional trio as co-players could explore new roles. Yet, while the consensus is Smith's playing is a jazz landmark, his recordings fall short of such acclaim. Not a single album ... Part of the Pennsylvania, USA music scene. Associated with Jazz movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Pennsylvania, USA music scene. Associated with Jazz movement.

Tags: Jazz, Happy, 1970s, Album, Verve Reissues

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Recorded in NYC. Big band. Smith with large orchestra under the direction of Thad Jones.

Portuguese Soul

Jimmy Smith

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