Jimmy Smith : Midnight Special (1960) (180g Vinyl)

Its a testament to Jimmy Smiths volcanic creativity that the Hammond B3 organ firebrand recorded not one but two soul jazz classicsMidnight Special and Back at the Chicken Shackin a single day when he entered Van Gelder Studio on April 25, 1960 with Stanley Turrentine on tenor saxophone, Kenny Burrell on guitar, and Donald Bailey on drums.

This Blue Note Classic Vinyl Edition is stereo, all-analog, mastered by Kevin Gray from the original master tapes, and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Track Listing:
Jimmy Smith Midnight Special

Side A
1. Midnight Special
2. A Subtle One

Side B
3. Jumpin’ The Blues
4. Why Was I Born
5. One O’Clock Jump

Jimmy Smith (Hammond B3 organ); Stanley Turrentine (tenor sax); Kenny Burrell (guitar); Donald Bailey (drums)