Name: Groovin' At Smalls Paradise
Brand: Jimmy Smith

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Catalogue number

0822929

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Limited edition

Release date

2019-12-13

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Supplier US

Unive­rsal

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Sales:8.875

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00602508229299

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Jimmy Smith

Genre US

Jazz

Label US

Blue Note

Jimmy Smith was an American jazz keyboardist, best known for his performances on the Hammond B-3 electric organ. Born in Norristown, Philadelphia in 1928, he played a crucial role in popularizing this instrument. His contribution to jazz music earned him the prestigious NEA Jazz Masters Award from the National Endowment for the Arts in 2005. With a career spanning several decades, Jimmy Smith's talent and artistry continue to inspire musicians and fans alike.

Throughout his life, Jimmy Smith showcased his remarkable skills as a jazz musician. He captivated audiences with his soulful playing style on the Hammond B-3 electric organ, leaving an indelible mark on the genre. His innovative approach helped shape the sound of jazz and influenced countless artists.

In addition to his musical achievements, Jimmy Smith received recognition for his contributions to jazz. In 2005, he was honored with the NEA Jazz Masters Award - the highest accolade bestowed upon a US jazz musician by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Blue Note co-founder Francis Wolff once recalled: “I first heard Jimmy Smith at Smalls’ Paradise in January of 1956. It was his first gig in New York. He was a stunning sight. A man in convulsions, face contorted, crouched over in apparent agony, his fingers flying, his feet dancing over the pedals. The air was filled with waves of sound I had never heard before.” After discovering Smith, Alfred Lion recorded the Hammond B3 organ virtuoso no less than 14 times in 1956-57.

Tracklist: Side A: 1. After Hours 2. My Funny Valentine Side B: 1. Slightly Monkish 2. Laura

Groovin' At Smalls Paradise

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