Jimmy Smith
‘The Dynamic Duo’: Jimmy Smith and Wes Mongomery’s Classic Album
The sound of two jazz superstars combining their virtuosic talents to create magic in the studio.
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Features2 weeks agoKey Man: Hats Off To Hammond Organ Inventor Laurens Hammond
Our tribute to Laurens Hammond, the creator of the Hammond organ, whose fantastic invention features on some of the great tracks in music history.
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Features2 months agoThe Incredible And Influential Jimmy Smith
People way too often overlook Jimmy Smith today, and that’s been true for a far too long. His Hammond organ playing influenced just about everyone.
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Features2 months agoDelivering ‘The Sermon!’ With The High Priest Of The Hammond, Jimmy Smith
Recorded across two sessions, ‘The Sermon!’ finds the Hammond organ master Jimmy Smith at his finest for Blue Note.
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Features2 months ago‘Home Cookin”: Jimmy Smith’s Soul Jazz Platter
The sonic equivalent of grits, greens, and gravy, the album confirmed the organist as a soul jazz master chef.
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Features2 months agoDr. John: The Legacy Of New Orleans’ Voodoo Night Tripper
Dr. John's remarkable musical legacy spans funk, blues, jazz, boogie-woogie, rock, psychedelic rock, and pop. His influence is monumental.
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Features3 months agoThe Best Jazz Musicians Of All-Time
Looking for a starting place in your journey into jazz? This list of the best jazz musicians includes some of the essential voices of the genre.
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Playlists4 months agoThe 50 Greatest Live Jazz Albums
Jazz played in a concert hall or a club is, for many, the pinnacle of the art form. Here are the 50 best live jazz albums of all time.
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Features4 months agoRolling Along: Jimmy Smith Takes His Hammond Down ‘Ol’ Man River’
The ‘Show Boat’ tune became one of the master organist’s dozen appearances on the Hot 100.
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Features4 months agoThe Inimitable Jimmy Smith, One Cool Cat
Jimmy Smith’s 'The Cat' cuts through grease like fresh battery acid.
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Features5 months agoAn Intro To Jazz: 20 Essential Albums For Beginners
An essential intro to jazz for beginners, these 20 albums offer a guide to jazz that traces the music’s development over the 50s and 60s.
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In-Depth6 months agoRise Of The Machines: How Technology Shaped Music
As technology has advanced throughout the decades, artists have pushed music into the future.
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Features6 months ago‘Hobo Flats’: Organ Genius Jimmy Smith’s UK Chart Rarity
Jazz organ genius Jimmy Smith had a lesser-known UK chart entry on the EP countdown with 'Swinging With The Incredible Jimmy Smith,' featuring 'Hobo Flats.'
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In-Depth11 months agoBlue Note Records: A Short History Of A Jazz Institution
Founded in 1939 by Alfred Lion, Blue Note is loved, respected, and revered as one of the most important record labels in the history of music.
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Features12 months agoThe 50 Greatest Blue Note Albums
Blue Note is unquestionably the most iconic jazz label there's ever been. Here are 50 highlights from the legendary imprint.
