Jimmy Smith - Groovin At Smalls Paradise

Jimmy Smith - Groovin At Smalls Paradise

Jimmy Smith’s unparalleled skills with the Hammond helped to popularize the electric organ as a jazz and blues instrument, and he recorded prolifically during his long career. A perennial poll winner since the late ‘50s, Smith redefined the instrument. His new sound utilized the first three draw bars and the percussion feature of the Hammond B-3. Recorded live in 1957 at the Smalls’ Paradise club in New York, this LP showcases Smith in a trio format backed by guitar and drums.

PERSONNEL:
Jimmy Smith - organ
Eddie McFadden - guitar
Donald Bailey - drums
Live at Smalls’ Paradise, New York, November 15, 1957.

TRACKS:
SIDE A:
A1 AFTER HOURS
A2 MY FUNNY VALENTINE
SIDE B:
B1 SLIGHTLY MONKISH
B2 LAURA
SIDE C:
C1 IMAGINATION
C2 JUST FRIENDS
C3 LOVER MAN
SIDE D:
D1 BODY AND SOUL
D2 (BACK HOME AGAIN IN) INDIANA