Product details
- Label Verve Records
- Artist Jimmy Smith
- Format 1LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 1964
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed No
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Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? by Jimmy Smith.
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. The harmonic progressions and rhythm section showcase the evolution of jazz with spontaneous brilliance.
Album Story:
"Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" by Jimmy Smith is a groundbreaking jazz album that stands as a vibrant testament to the power of improvisation and emotional expression in music. Released in the mid-1960s on Verve Records, this album captures the intense dynamics between the musician and his ensemble, showcasing Smith's extraordinary skills as a jazz organist. The title itself pays homage to Edward Albee's play, imbuing the music with a dramatic flair that mirrors the intense social interactions portrayed in the narrative. Lush arrangements, intricate harmonies, and electrifying solos mesh seamlessly to create an auditory experience that is both captivating and thought-provoking, making it an essential addition for jazz aficionados and casual listeners alike.
What sets this album apart is not only Smith's virtuosic command of the Hammond organ but also his ability to weave a compelling narrative through sound. Each track breathes life into intricate emotions, inviting listeners to delve deep into the complexities of human relationships, much like Albee
Pressing Details:
Track Listing:
A1. Slaughter On Tenth Avenue
A2. Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? (Part 1)
A3. Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? (Part 2)
B1. John Brown's Body
B2. Wives And Lovers
B3. Women Of The World
B4. Bluesette
Credits:
Claus Ogerman - Arranged By
Oliver Nelson - Arranged By
Acy Lehman - Design
Val Valentin - Engineer [Director Of Engineering]
Rudy Van Gelder - Engineer [Recording Engineer]
Holmes Daylie - Liner Notes
Roy DeCarava - Photography By
Creed Taylor - Producer
Notes:
The catalog number is V-8583 on the front cover, back cover and spine. The catalog on the labels is V/8583.
Inside the gatefold, in the upper right, is the number V/V6-8583.
The track duration of B1 is incorrectly listed as 2:34 on the label.
Recorded in New York on Jan. 20, 21 & 27, 1964.
Printed in U.S.A.
Made in U.S.A.
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:
Essential for serious collectors – a piece of musical history with lasting value.
Artist: Jimmy Smith
Format: 1LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: Verve Records
Catalog Number: V-8583
Release Year: 1964
Country: United States
Condition: Used
Media Condition: Near Mint (NM)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM)
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