Album: Unfinished Business by Jimmy Smith (1978)
Genre: Jazz | Mood: Happy
Record Label: Verve Reissues
Format: Album

Description: Unfinished Business was Jimmy's third album for Mercury and released in 1978. It is a more jazzy affair. The most in demand track is the Jazz dance tune '8 Counts for Rita' that became popular in London Jazz clubs in the '80s. Sit on it and Unfinished Business display two quite different sides to Jimmy Smith's musical personality. We are delighted to present these two albums on CD for the first time, re-mastered from the original masters, and sounding fresher than ever.

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


Unfinished Business was Jimmy's third album for Mercury and released in 1978. It is a more jazzy affair. The most in demand track is the Jazz dance tune '8 Counts for Rita' that became popular in London Jazz clubs in the '80s. Sit on it and Unfinished Business display two quite different sides to Jimmy Smith's musical personality. We are delighted to present these two albums on CD for the first time, re-mastered from the original masters, and sounding fresher than ever.

Unfinished Business

Jimmy Smith

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