A masterpiece of organ groove that represents the pinnacle of soul jazz.
This masterpiece, released on Blue Note, features Lee Morgan, Lou Donaldson, and others, delivering a jam-packed, passionate performance.
This album, a representative of Jimmy Smith's Blue Note period, changed the history of organ jazz. "The Sermon" intertwines spiritual moods with soulful improvisation, with Smith's driving bassline driving the rhythm. Lee Morgan's sharp trumpet and Lou Donaldson's lustrous alto sax intertwine, creating tension and groove throughout the 16-minute-plus performance. This masterpiece embodies the fusion of hard bop and gospel, and is a foundational work for jazz organ.
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Alto Saxophone - Lou Donaldson (A1, B2)
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Alto Saxophone - Lou Donaldson
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Trumpet - Lee Morgan
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Trumpet - Lee Morgan
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Drums - Art Blakey (A1, B2)
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Drums - Art Blakey
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Tenor Saxophone - Tina Brooks (A1, B2)
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Tenor Saxophone - Tina Brooks (A)
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Organ - Jimmy Smith
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Organ - Jimmy Smith
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Guitar - Kenny Burrell (B1)
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Guitar - Kenny Burrell
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Producer - Alfred Lion
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Recorded By - Rudy Van Gelder
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Lacquer Cut By - RVG
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Recorded By - Rudy Van Gelder
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Alto Saxophone - George Coleman (B1)
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Alto Saxophone - George Coleman (B1, B2)
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Drums - Donald Bailey (B1)
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Drums - Donald Bailey (B1, B2)
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Photography By - Francis Wolff
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Photography By [Cover] - Francis Wolff
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Guitar - Eddie McFadden (A1, B2)
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Guitar - Eddie McFadden (B1, B2)
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Liner Notes - Ira Gitler
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Liner Notes - Ira Gitler
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Design [Cover] - Reid Miles
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Design [Cover] - Reid Miles
