The Sermon

by Jimmy Smith

The Sermon cover art

This iconic album became the gold standard for soulful organ jazz. The 20-minute title track is a slow-burning blues sermon that is drenched in gospel and blues, creating a hypnotic, church-like atmosphere.

Genres

  • Soul Jazz
  • Hard Bop

Tracklist

  1. The Sermon
  2. J.O.S.
  3. Flamingo