Album: Jimmy Smith at the Organ, Volume 2 by Jimmy Smith
Genre: Jazz | Mood: Happy
Format: Album

Description: This interesting record features Jimmy Smith in a duet (titled "The Duel") with drummer Art Blakey, jamming with his trio (that includes guitarist Eddie McFadden and drummer Donald Bailey) on "Buns a Plenty" and "Plum Nellie," and interacting with guitarist Kenny Burrell, drummer Blakey, and altoist Lou Donaldson on "Billie's Bounce." Excellent bop-oriented jam sessions.

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, Album

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This interesting record features Jimmy Smith in a duet (titled "The Duel") with drummer Art Blakey, jamming with his trio (that includes guitarist Eddie McFadden and drummer Donald Bailey) on "Buns a Plenty" and "Plum Nellie," and interacting with guitarist Kenny Burrell, drummer Blakey, and altoist Lou Donaldson on "Billie's Bounce." Excellent bop-oriented jam sessions.

Jimmy Smith at the Organ, Volume 2

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