Jimmy Smith -Midnight Special -Blue Note LP Grooves.land/Playthek

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01. "Midnight Special (Remastered 2007/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)"
02. "A Subtle One (Remastered 2007/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)"
03. "Jumpin' The Blues (Remastered 2007/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)"
04. "Why Was I Born (Remastered 2007/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)"
05. "One O'Clock Jump (Remastered 2007/Rudy Van Gelder Edition)"

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1960 Album featuring the songs 'Midnight Special', 'A Subtle One', 'Jumpin' The Blues', 'Why Was I Born', 'One O'Clock Jump', limited to 1000 copies. -

It's a testament to Jimmy Smith's volcanic creativity that the Hammond B3 organ firebrand recorded not one but two soul jazz classics-Midnight Special and Back at the Chicken Shack-in a single day when he entered Van Gelder Studio on April 25, 1960 with Stanley Turrentine on tenor saxophone, Kenny Burrell on guitar, and Donald Bailey on drums. Smith had been a self-taught pianist before abandoning the instrument in 1954 in favor of the organ, renting a Philadelphia warehouse, and woodshedding for a year until he emerged with a revolutionary style that immediately caught the ear Alfred Lion. The Blue Note boss dubbed him The Incredible Jimmy Smith and recorded the B3 innovator as frequently as he could between 1956-1963. Midnight Special opens with the soulful title track which chugs along at a laid-back pace giving ample space for Smith, Turrentine, and Burrell to state their case. Other highlights of the set include the up-tempo burner "Jumpin' the Blues" and a deeply felt ballad performance of the standard "Why Was I Born?" This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

[On rear sleeve] A Blue Note Records release; Originally released in 1961 on Blue Note Records © 2023 Capitol Records, LLC., Universal International Music B.V. Blue Note® is a registered trademark of Capitol Records, LLC. Made in the E.U. [On hype sticker] Mastered from the original analog tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio [Rear sticker on shrinkwrap] Made in Germany Runouts are etched.

"Midnight Special" is a classic LP by the legendary jazz organist Jimmy Smith, released on the iconic Blue Note label. This album, recorded in 1960 and released in 1961, showcases Smith's virtuosic command of the Hammond B-3 organ and his ability to blend blues, soul, and jazz into an electrifying soundscape. The record features standout tracks like "Jumpin' the Blues" and "Why Was I Born?", with stellar contributions from Stanley Turrentine on tenor saxophone and Kenny Burrell on guitar. Blue Note Records has long been synonymous with excellence in jazz production since its founding in 1939; it has nurtured countless legends such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Herbie Hancock. Jimmy Smith himself revolutionized jazz organ playing?his innovative style brought him critical acclaim throughout his career, including chart-topping albums like "Back at the Chicken Shack." With its soulful grooves and impeccable musicianship, "Midnight Special" remains a must-have for any serious jazz collection.

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5523659

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