8:30 Jazz Podcast #54 organist Jimmy Smith

22/04/2025 1h 27min Temporada 2 Episodio 54
8:30 Jazz Podcast #54 organist Jimmy Smith

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Jimmy Smith was a pioneering American jazz organist, widely regarded for his mastery of the Hammond B-3 organ. He played a crucial role in popularizing the instrument in jazz, blending elements of blues, bebop, and gospel into a unique and soulful sound. With an innovative approach to rhythm and improvisation, Smith's influential recordings from the late 1950s and 1960s, such as Back at the Chicken Shack, left a lasting legacy on both jazz and soul music. He also recorded on Verve Records throughout the 60's and 70's making him the most recognized organist of his generation. Songs Include:1. Midnight Special 2. All Night Long 3. Back At The Chicken Shack 4. Wives And Lovers5. The Theme From "Any Number Can Win" 6. Confirmation 7. The Sermon Send us a textSupport the showhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562078744228