The warm, gurgling tones of his Hammond B3 organ permeate every nook and cranny of this wonderful set of instrumental Soul Jazz. This type of organ has been utilized by many artists for its distinctive sound, but in more sparing doses. Jimmy Smith proves here that the Hammond B3 doesn?t need to be relegated to just the occasional dash of novelty, but can also be used as a primary and dominant solo instrument in an ensemble. These groovy tones are supplemented by some really nice sax playing by Stanley Turrentine and the rhythmic pulse of Kenny Burrell & Donald Bailey on guitar and drums respectively. The mellow vibe that Jimmy & his band create her stays fairly consistent throughout and each song is worthwhile. A very nice change of pace amidst the Jazz selections featured on the 1001 Albums THBYD list.
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