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September 7, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
The 1001 Albums Challenge # 10: Jimmy Smith – “Back At The Chicken Shack”
Here’s another example – as has been rather common so far in this challenge – of sending me back to an artist I already know and love but with fresh ears thanks to the recommendation of an album I didn’t already know. One of the great things I love about jazz is these all-star bands, […]Archive
July 5, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 861
Jimmy Smith, Plays “Walk On The Wild Side” and “The Preacher” (1963) Oscar chose this one for me – a fine choice. I dig Jimmy Smith (because why wouldn’t you?) but I also like when Oscar gets involved and makes selections. I picked out a storybook-record for him and he chose this for me. A […]Archive
December 18, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 1219
Jimmy Smith, The Sermon! (1959) Not sure how I found out about Jimmy Smith, can’t remember. Feels like he’s just always been there for me though the smart answer – most likely – is a comp; a Blue Note compilation of funk and soul-jazz and breakbeats, maybe more than one comp of that nature…anyway, been […]Archive
September 30, 2011 by Simon Sweetman