Jimmy Smith -Root Down -Jimmy Smith Live! (Acoustic Sounds) -Verve LP Grooves.land/Playthek

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01. "Sagg Shootin' His Arrow (Live/1972)"
02. "For Everyone Under The Sun (Live/1972)"
03. "After Hours (Live/1972)"
04. "Root Down (And Get It) (Live/1972)"
05. "Let's Stay Together (Live/1972)"
06. "Slow Down Sagg (Live/1972)"

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180g

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Root Down Jimmy Smith Live! by Jimmy Smith, released 13 December 2024. This version of Root Down Jimmy Smith Live! comes as a 1xLP. - 180G

Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing in deluxe gatefold jacket. Root Down was Hammond B-3 jazz legend Jimmy Smith's 1972 live album for Verve. Recorded in Los Angeles in 1972, it features a young band that were very influenced by the funk and rock scenes of the time. The album's title track was famously sampled by the Beastie Boys for their 1995 recording of the same name. Verve Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered.

Runouts are etched except "STERLING" is stamped.

"Root Down - Jimmy Smith Live! (Acoustic Sounds)" is a legendary live LP by the iconic jazz organist Jimmy Smith, released on the renowned Verve label. Captured in 1972 at Los Angeles? Bombay Bicycle Club, this electrifying performance showcases Smith?s unparalleled mastery of the Hammond B-3 organ and his ability to blend soul, funk, and jazz into an irresistible groove. The album features dynamic interplay between Smith and his band, delivering extended jams like "Root Down (And Get It)" that have influenced generations of musicians?most notably sampled by hip-hop artists such as the Beastie Boys. As one of jazz's most influential figures, Jimmy Smith revolutionized the role of the organ in modern music with hits like "The Sermon!" and collaborations with legends including Wes Montgomery. Verve Records stands as a pillar in jazz history since its founding in 1956, known for producing high-quality recordings from giants such as Ella Fitzgerald and Stan Getz; their Acoustic Sounds series ensures audiophile-grade pressings for discerning listeners.

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6562738

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