1958 studio album by Louis Smith
Here Comes Louis Smith is the debut album by American trumpeter Louis Smith recorded on February 4 & 9, 1958 for Transition , but the company went out of business before release;[ 1] the album masters were acquired by Blue Note's Alfred Lion and released shortly after on Blue Note that same year.[ 2]
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating AllMusic [ 3]
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow says. "Louis Smith had a brilliant debut on this Blue Note album, his first of two before becoming a full-time teacher."[ 3]
All tracks are written by Louis Smith, except as noted.
Side 1 Title Writer(s) Date recorded 1. "Tribute to Brownie" Duke Pearson February 4, 1958 6:38 2. "Brill's Blues" February 4, 1958 8:22 3. "Ande" February 9, 1958 6:42
Side 2 Title Writer(s) Date recorded 1. "Stardust " Hoagy Carmichael February 9, 1958 5:20 2. "South Side" February 4, 1958 8:38 3. "Val's Blues" February 9, 1958 6:37
Years given are for the recording(s), not first release, except where noted.
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