Blueprint of a Giant in the Making
Way before he became the fantastic Jimmy Smith, the world's greatest organist was in-house organ player at NY's Bruce records,where in between cutting tracks with the Harptones and Sonotones and other R&B; groups he cut his solo tracks.This SUPER compilation captures a raw, fresh Jimmy crafting his trade the organ. 16 great tracks, fantastic mastering, great liner notes.Worth the price of the cd alone are pictures of his first 45's.THIS IS THE AUTONOMY OF THE GROOVE , HIGHLY RECOMMENDED