The Sermon! is a Jazz album by Jimmy Smith, originally released in 1959. On Gatefold: 79 pressings tracked, owned by 5 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Jazz
- Bebop & Hard Bop
- groovy
- smoky
- warm
About
This 1958 album is the template for organ jazz, and at its core is Smith—the instrument’s defining figure. The 20-minute title cut—Smith’s greatest song—boasts a deeply funky groove, rooted in blues and gospel, with plenty of space for solos by trumpeter Lee Morgan and saxophonists Lou Donaldson and Tina Brooks. In the back, guitarist Kenny Burrell and drummer Art Blakey keep the rhythm locked down. With Smith at the very top of his game, “J.O.S.” and the ballad “Flamingo” are also incredible tunes.
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Tracklist
- 1The Sermon (Rudy Van Gelder/Remastered)20:11
- 2J.O.S. (Rudy Van Gelder/Remastered)11:55
- 3Flamingo (Rudy Van Gelder/Remastered)8:02
Credits
Performers
- George ColemanALTO SAXOPHONE SAXOPHONE
- Lou DonaldsonALTO SAXOPHONE SAXOPHONE
- Art BlakeyDRUMS
- Donald BaileyDRUMS
- Eddie McFaddenGUITAR
- Kenny BurrellGUITAR
- Jimmy SmithORGAN
- Tina BrooksTENOR SAXOPHONE SAXOPHONE
- Lee MorganTRUMPET
- Curtis FullerTROMBONE
5 collectors on Gatefold own this · 79 pressings tracked on Gatefold