Product details
- Label Blue Note
- Artist Jimmy Smith
- Series Tone Poet Series
- Format 1LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 2020
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed Yes
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Prayer Meetin' by Jimmy Smith featuring Stanley Turrentine.
Bessie Smith, Empress of the Blues, with powerful voice backed by finest jazz musicians.
Musical Analysis:
Jimmy Smith leads with distinctive artistry, creating intricate interplay between musicians. Featuring Stanley Turrentine – each adding layers of complexity. The harmonic progressions and rhythm section showcase the evolution of jazz with spontaneous brilliance.
Album Story:
"Prayer Meetin'" by Jimmy Smith is a seminal album that captures the essence of soul jazz in the 1960s, allowing listeners to immerse themselves in a sonic experience that feels both sacred and celebratory. Released in 1956 on the iconic Blue Note label, this album showcases Smith's unparalleled talent on the Hammond B3 organ, blending gospel influences with the rhythmic complexities of jazz. With a backing band featuring renowned musicians like Art Davis and Elvin Jones, each track feels like a dynamic conversation between instruments, resonating with profound emotion and spirituality. The vibrant energy of songs such as "The Prayer" and "The Bird Song" offers a unique sonic journey that highlights Smith's ability to transcend traditional jazz elements and channel raw, heartfelt expression.
What sets "Prayer Meetin'" apart from other records of its time is not just Smith's virtuosity but the album's orchestration and production, capturing an intimate ambiance that invites listeners into a communal experience of reflection and joy. The seamless integration
Pressing Details:
Recorded on February 8, 1963.
Previous releases of this album, including first pressings, credited Reid Miles with cover design. Cover design credit has been omitted from this release.
Track Listing:
A1. Prayer Meetin'
A2. I Almost Lost My Mind
A3. Stone Cold Dead In The Market
B1. When The Saints Go Marching In
B2. Red Top
B3. Picnickin'
Sound Quality:
Exceptional dynamic range captures every nuance – tight bass, warm midrange, crisp highs. High-quality pressing with excellent tracking and quiet surfaces.
Collector's Notes:
Blue Note's legendary sound engineering delivers exceptional quality. Essential for serious collectors – a piece of musical history with lasting value.
Artist: Jimmy Smith
Supporting Artists: Stanley Turrentine
Format: 1LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: Blue Note
Catalog Number: B0031881-01
Series: Tone Poet Series
Release Year: 2020
Country: United States
Condition: Sealed (New)
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