1972 studio album by Jimmy Smith
Bluesmith is a 1972 jazz album by Jimmy Smith , released on the Verve label.[ 1] [ 2]
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic [ 1]
Allmusic awarded the album four and a half stars, with reviewer Scott Yanow writing that it was "...ironic that one of Jimmy Smith's best Verve releases would be his next-to-last for the label." Yanow also commented that it was a "surprisingly freewheeling but relaxed jam session" and "Fine straight-ahead music."[ 1]
All compositions by Jimmy Smith unless otherwise noted
"Straight Ahead" (Oliver Nelson , Jimmy Smith ) - 5:25
"Absolutely Funky" - 9:12
"Lolita" - 6:23
"Mournin' Wes" (Harvey Siders) - 10:00
"Blues for 3+1" - 4:52
"Bluesmith" - 6:41
Production
Harvey Siders - liner notes
Ken Veeder - photography
Ed Greene, Louis Peters - engineer
Eric Miller - producer
Eddie Ray - executive producer
Years indicated are for the recording(s), not first release .
Blue Note albumsVerve albumsAlbums for other labels With others
Years given are for the recording(s), not first release.
As leader or co-leader WithGerald Wilson With others
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