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Jimmy Smith at the Organ (1957 albums)

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Jimmy Smith at the Organ
Volume 1
Studio album by
Released1957
RecordedFebruary 12–13, 1957
StudioManhattan Towers, NYC
GenreHard bop
LabelBlue Note
BLP 1551 (Vol. 1)
BLP 1552 (Vol. 2)
ProducerAlfred Lion
Jimmy Smith at the Organ
Volume 2
Volume 2

Jimmy Smith at the Organ, Vols. 1 & 2 are a pair of separate but related albums by American jazz organist Jimmy Smith, recorded over February 12–13, 1957 and released on Blue Note in 1957 and 1958 respectively.[1]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic (Vol. 1)[2]
AllMusic (Vol. 2)[3]
Billboard (Vol. 1)[4]

Billboard magazine gave Volume 1 three-out-of-four stars, stating that "Smith reiterates his ability to make the organ a functional, jazz instrument", and praising Smith's, Donaldson's, and Burrell's solos.[4]

AllMusic jazz critic Scott Yanow says, "There is a fair amount of variety on this jam session LP. ... The music will be enjoyed by bop fans even though nothing all that essential occurs."[2] and "Excellent bop-oriented jam sessions."[3]

The JazzTimes review states: "Smith's 10-minute face-off with Blakey on 'The Duel' reaches some outré peaks, while the great organist's duet with Donaldson on 'Summertime' is a marvel of melodic improvisation."[5]

Track listing

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Jimmy Smith at the Organ, Volume 1[6][7]

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Side 1
No.TitleWriter(s)Date recordedLength
1."Summertime"George GershwinFebruary 12, 19574:34
2."There's a Small Hotel"February 12, 195711:53
Side 2
No.TitleWriter(s)Date recordedLength
1."All Day Long"Kenny BurrellFebruary 12, 195710:30
2."Yardbird Suite"Charlie ParkerFebruary 12, 19578:56

Jimmy Smith at the Organ, Volume 2[8][9]

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All tracks are written by Jimmy Smith, except as noted.

Side 1
No.TitleWriter(s)Date recordedLength
1."Plum Nellie" February 13, 19577:40
2."Billie's Bounce"Charlie ParkerFebruary 12, 19578:23
Side 2
No.TitleDate recordedLength
1."The Duel"February 12, 195710:27
2."Buns a Plenty"February 13, 19576:59

Personnel

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Musicians

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February 12, 1957

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February 13, 1957

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Technical personnel

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References

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  1. ^ "Jimmy Smith Discography". www.jazzdisco.org. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  2. ^ a b Jimmy Smith - Jimmy Smith at the Organ, Vol. 1 Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved 2024-01-07
  3. ^ a b Jimmy Smith - Jimmy Smith at the Organ, Vol. 2 Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved 2024-01-07
  4. ^ a b "Billboard". February 17, 1958. p. 38.
  5. ^ "Jazz Times – Volume 35, Issues 1–5". p. 139.
  6. ^ "Jazzlists: Jimmy Smith at the Organ, Vol. 1". www.jazzlists.com. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
  7. ^ "JIMMY SMITH - At The Organ Vol 1". JazzMusicArchives.com. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
  8. ^ "Jazzlists: Jimmy Smith at the Organ, Vol. 2". www.jazzlists.com. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
  9. ^ "JIMMY SMITH - At The Organ Vol 2". JazzMusicArchives.com. Retrieved 2024-01-08.