Released in mid 1965, Jimmy Smith took a break from the typical big band sessions he’d been doing for Verve with this pared-down trio date, enlisting Kenny Burrell (guitar) and Grady Tate (drums) to take on a selection of blues and jazz standards.
From the title track to his own “Blues For J,” Smith and this all-star group display complete mastery of, arguably, the most swinging of all jazz band configurations—the organ trio.
Verve’s Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.
Tracks:
Side A
1. The Organ Grinder's Swing [2:15]
2. Oh, No, Babe [9:00]
3. Blues For J [5:15]
Side B
1. Greensleeves [8:53]
2. I'll Close My Eyes [3:16]
3. Satin Doll [7:00]
