This 1957 release captures Jimmy Smith in his early years at Blue Note, showcasing his instrumental prowess on the Hammond B-3. It followed his debut album, "A Date with Jimmy Smith," and further cemented his status as a jazz organ virtuoso.
- This album was recorded on August 4, 1957, at the legendary Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, New Jersey.
- The track 'St. Louis Blues' is a standard given a signature treatment by Smith's electrifying organ work.
- Produced by Rudy Van Gelder, this album is a prime example of the classic Blue Note sound of the late 1950s.
Jimmy Smith is a jazz organist from New Haven, Connecticut, known for popularizing the Hammond B-3 organ. His 1956 debut on Blue Note established him as a leading voice in jazz.
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