Jimmy Smith

I was told about Jimmy Smith recently and would like to pick up some of his music. Can anyone suggest his best album(s)? Thanks

banksfriend10-30-2003 8:08pm

meisterkleef Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 146 posts 10-30-2003 at 10:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yeah I also agree that the Blue Note releases are his most consistent. "Groovin' at Small's Paradise" is a great live 2-CD set. The Rudy Van Gelder remaster is terrific. "Angel Eyes" on Polygram is one his better later releases from 1995 with great supporting cast most notably Roy Hargrove and Christian McBride. And of course "Dot Com Blues" but I like "Angel Eyes" better.
onhwy61 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,150 posts 10-31-2003 at 01:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Mosaic records put out a great box set of his Blue Notes recordings. It's out of print, but well worth finding on the used market. Also, if you like Smith, you might want to check out the work of Larry Young. He recorded a series of Blue Note LPs with Grant Green (guitar).
centurymantra Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 133 posts 10-31-2003 at 02:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I, as well, would concur with the recommendation to dig into his classic Blue Note recordings. There is one Verve recording in particular that shouldn't be disregarded...his 'Organ Grinder Swing' release.