Jimmy Smith
- Type: Classic Bandleader
- Country: United States
- Born: December 8, 1925 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States
- Died: February 8, 2005 in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Biography
The undisputed father of modern jazz organ, Jimmy Smith single-handedly established the Hammond B-3 as a primary solo instrument. He revolutionized its role by blending the horn-like melodic lines of bebop with the raw soul of blues and gospel, creating a jubilant and funky sound that defined the soul-jazz genre. During his prolific years with #Blue Note# and #Verve# records, he released landmark albums like 'Back at the Chicken Shack' and 'The Sermon!', and collaborated with greats like *Wes Montgomery*. His innovative technique and explosive style made him a major crossover star and a profound influence on subsequent generations of musicians across jazz, funk, and hip-hop.
Genres
Jimmy Smith Discography
- Jimmy Smith at the Organ, Vol. 3 (1956) - Album - rated 3.88/5
- A New Sound... A New Star... Jimmy Smith at the Organ, Vol. 1 (1956) - Album - rated 3.66/5
- A New Sound, a New Star: Jimmy Smith at the Organ, Vol. 2 (1956) - Album - rated 3.67/5
- Plays Pretty Just for You (1957) - Album - rated 3.01/5
- A Date With Jimmy Smith, Volume Two (1957) - Album - rated 3.34/5
- A Date With Jimmy Smith, Volume One (1957) - Album - rated 3.38/5
- Groovin' at Smalls' Paradise, Volume 1 (1958) - Album - rated 3.58/5
- Groovin' at Smalls' Paradise, Volume 2 (1958) - Album - rated 3.46/5
- House Party (1959) - Album - rated 3.84/5
- The Sounds of Jimmy Smith (1959) - Album - rated 3.47/5
- The Sermon (1959) - Album - rated 4.1/5
- Bashin': The Unpredictable Jimmy Smith (1962) - Album - rated 3.93/5
- Jimmy Smith Plays Fats Waller (1962) - Album - rated 3.61/5
- Any Number Can Win (1963) - Album - rated 3.1/5
- Rockin' the Boat (1963) - Album - rated 3.5/5
- Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1964) - Album - rated 3.23/5
- Peter & the Wolf (1966) - Album - rated 3.56/5
- Hoochie Cooche Man (1966) - Album - rated 3.63/5
- Respect (1967) - Album - rated 3.53/5
- I'm Movin' On (1967) - Album - rated 4.04/5
- Stay Loose...Jimmy Smith Sings Again (1968) - Album - rated 3.6/5
- Root Down: Jimmy Smith Live! (1972) - Album - rated 4.11/5
- Groovin' at Smalls' Paradise [RVG Edition] (1999) - Compilation - rated 3.85/5
- Jimmy Smith's Finest Hour (2000) - Compilation - rated 3.53/5