Eric Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 I don't own a thing by this guy - and Fantasy has reissued a ton of it. Any suggestions on where to start and why? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 There's a record called "Black Coffee" I believe. If that's not the title, then the cover is a shot of the trio playing live... black and white. BAD record! Get it. That's a good start... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 Start here for a free download of a smokin' tune (heard this two days ago, my first encounter with J.H. Smith, and I have to say: big ) ubu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 I'll second JSngry's Black Coffee suggestion, and add that both Legends Of Acid Jazz volumes are excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 I'll second JSngry's Black Coffee suggestion, Well, thanks, but.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 There's a Kudu side w/Joe Henderson that's pretty commercial (relatively speaking), but the grooves are true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 Whoops! Got my Sangrey crossed with my Alfredson... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 This is Smith's second album on New Jazz. I have to say — it's one of the most satisfying organ records from the 50's that I've heard. I love the treatment of "I'll Remember April." It sounds like kitsch at first ... but repeated listenings reveal how much Smith knew exactly what he was doing with the tune. The grace notes are both hilarious and hip. The Japanese reissue from five years back (UCCO 5376) has staggeringly good sound. Rudy nailed it that day. On 6/11/2004 at 9:17 PM, Jim Alfredson said: There's a record called "Black Coffee" I believe. If that's not the title, then the cover is a shot of the trio playing live ... black and white. Dig how chill Seldon Powell is on the cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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