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March 19, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 326 

The Incredible Jimmy Smith Featuring Kenny Burrell and Grady Tate, Organ Grinder Swing (1965) This was a no-brainer for me. For not only am I a huge Jimmy Smith fan, I’m into Kenny Burrell and Grady Tate too. In fact it’s the idea of this combo that sells me, particularly. And if anything I’m particularly focused on Grady Tate right now – such a great touch, […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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September 30, 2011 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 1829

Sonny Phillips, Black On Black! (1970) I bought this Sonny Phillips album because I saw that Bernard Purdie was on it. You ever do that? Just buy an album because of one of the sidemen? Don’t get me wrong, I like Phillips. He was no game-changer but his organ is good. And this also has […]