A masterpiece of jazz groove with vibrant organ.
A masterpiece by Jimmy Smith and Lalo Schifrin. The funky drive of the organ and the power of the orchestra combine to create a gorgeous sound that combines the essence of jazz and film music.
Jimmy Smith's organ dances freely over Lalo Schifrin's meticulous arrangements. The opening track, "The Cat," immediately draws you in with its thrilling riffs and powerful groove, and the horn section and rhythmic harmony are superb. Smith's playing is soulful and powerful, and his sharp improvisation stands out among the ensemble. He skillfully weaves in elements of blues and Latin, creating a superb composition that combines urban energy with the freedom of jazz. This work, which combines the scale of film music with a club groove, continues to shine as a milestone in modern jazz organ.
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8 TRACKS:
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1)
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Theme From "Joy House"
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2)
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The Cat (From The MGM Motion Picture "Joy House")
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3)
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Basin Street Blues
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4)
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Main Title From "The Carpetbaggers"
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5)
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Chicago Serenade
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6)
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St. Louis Blues
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Delon's Blues
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8)
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Blues In The Night
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Arranged By, Conductor - Lalo Schifrin
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Bass - George Duvivier
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Bass Trombone - Tony Studd
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Directed By [Engineering] - Val Valentin
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Drums - Grady Tate
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Engineer - Rudy Van Gelder
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French Horn - Bill Correa
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French Horn - Earl Chapin
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French Horn - Jim Buffington
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French Horn - Ray Alonge
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Guitar - Kenny Burrell
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Liner Notes - 原田和典
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Mastered By [Reissue] - Ryan Smith (2)
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Organ - Jimmy Smith
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Percussion - Phil Kraus
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Photography By - Ken Whitmore
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Producer - Creed Taylor
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Supervised By [Reissue] - Chad Kassem
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Trombone - Billy Byers
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Trombone - Jimmy Cleveland
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Trombone - Urbie Green
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Trumpet - Bernie Glow
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Trumpet - Ernie Royal
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Trumpet - Jimmy Maxwell
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Trumpet - Marky Markowitz
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Trumpet - Snooky Young
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Trumpet - Thad Jones
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Tuba - Don Butterfield
