Name: Groovin' At Smalls' Paradise Vol.1
Brand: Jimmy Smith

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2019-12-13

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Jimmy Smith

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Blue Note

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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 is a record label that has made a significant impact in the jazz genre. Founded in 1939 by Alfred Lion and Max Margulis, Blue Note focused on traditional jazz and swing recordings, producing timeless classics. In the 1950s, it became one of the first labels to feature bop musicians. After being acquired by *Universal Music Group* in 1965, Blue Note expanded its repertoire to include more commercially-oriented music like jazz-fusion. Throughout the years, Blue Note underwent various changes in ownership and reissue programs but continued to release new recordings and previously unreleased material.

In 1982, Blue Note catalog reissues began appearing on *United Artists Records*, which was owned by Michael Cuscuna who oversaw the UA-era reissue program. The label was later relaunched as part of *Capitol-EMI's* subsidiary *Manhattan Records* in 1985. It was during this time that Blue Note released key albums from its history and introduced previously unissued material.

In 1989, Blue Note became the division under which all of Capitol-EMI's jazz activities were organized. However, two years later, *Manhattan Records* was revived for smooth jazz and pop-jazz releases while Blue Note continued to thrive as a prominent label within Capitol-EMI's roster.

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Back at the Chicken Shack is one of organist Jimmy Smith's classic Blue Note sessions, and the first to draw attention to tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine. Recorded in 1960 with Kenny Burrell on guitar, Donald Bailey on drums, and Turrentine, the group reaches the peak of funky soul jazz that all other challengers of the genre would have to live up to. Included on this uptempo session is a reworking of When I Grow Too Old to Dream (a feature for Turrentine), Turrentine's Minor Chant, two Smith compositions, Messy Bessie as well as the set's notable title cut. Smith's Midnight Special album was recorded at these same sessions, and is also exceptional.

Groovin' At Smalls' Paradise Vol.1

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Discover Groovin' At Smalls' Paradise Vol.1 by Jimmy Smith on vinyl. Classic Blue Note session with funky soul jazz and standout saxophonist.