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Groovin' at Smalls' Paradise

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Groovin' at Smalls' Paradise
- SMITH JIMMY
- JAZZ
- INTERNATIONAL
- MUSIC
These recordings from 1957 are among the most momentous to appear in the Rudy Van Gelder series, marking the first American appearance on CD of these early live recordings and adding four previously unreleased tracks. Accompanied by his regular band of guitarist Eddie McFadden and drummer Donald Bailey, Smith is an extraordinary musical presence, combining the energy of a big band and a sanctified congregation as he serves up kinetic versions of pop songs, jazz standards, and blues. Among the new additions are a scintillating version of Smith's own up-tempo blues feature "The Champ," a marvel of keyboard technique, and a treatment of "Walkin'" that could define the idea of swing. Smith wasn't just using the organ as a jazz instrument, he was creating a new idiom that fused elements of modern jazz and R&B. The extended tunes also highlight a neglected jazz-blues talent in McFadden. --Stuart Broomer
Country USA
Brand EMI
Manufacturer Blue Note Records
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 724349977723
ReleaseDate 1999-09-17
UnitCount 1
Format Original recording reissued
UPCs 724349977723
EANs 0724349977723

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