| The Sounds of Jimmy Smith | ||||
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| Released | 1957 | |||
| Recorded | February 11, 12 & 13, 1957 | |||
| Studio | Manhattan Towers, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 38:50 | |||
| Label | Blue Note | |||
| Producer | Alfred Lion | |||
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The Sounds of Jimmy Smith is an album by American jazz organist Jimmy Smith featuring performances recorded in 1957 and released on the Blue Note label. [1] The CD reissue added three tunes recorded at the same session as bonus tracks.
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars calling it:
"Excellent straightahead jazz from the innovative organist". [2]
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| Allmusic |   [2] |
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