Softly as a Summer Breeze
by The Incredible Jimmy Smith
- Type: Album
- Released: December 1965
- Label: Blue Note
- Country: United States
- Length: 36:55
- Community rating: 3.69/5 from 3 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Compiled from late-1950s sessions during his prolific Blue Note tenure, 'Softly as a Summer Breeze' presents a more subdued, lyrical side of the Hammond B-3 pioneer. The archival release focuses on standard interpretations and relaxed tempos, highlighting Jimmy Smith's capacity for delicate phrasing over his typical fiery blues grooves.
Genres
Descriptors: soulful, instrumental, ballad, groove-laden, velvety
Tracklist
- These Foolish Things (5:25)
- Hackensack (5:55)
- It Could Happen To You (5:55)
- Sometimes I'm Happy (8:15)
- Someone To Watch Over Me (6:40)
- Home Cookin' (4:45)
Credits
- Jimmy Smith - primary artist, organ
- "Philly" Joe Jones - drums
- Donald Bailey - drums
- Eddie McFadden - guitar
- Kenny Burrell - guitar
- Harry Link - written-by
- Holt Marvell - written-by
- Jack Strachey - written-by