The Boss (Jimmy Smith album)
# The Boss (Jimmy Smith album)

The Boss is a 1968 live album by American jazz organist Jimmy Smith.

## Reception

The Allmusic review by Roy Wynn awarded the album three stars and said:

   "Lots of fine solos. George Benson does best soul-jazz work since McDuff days"

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |

## Track listing

* "The Boss" (Jimmy Smith) – 7:55
* "This Guy's in Love With You" (Burt Bacharach, Hal David) – 8:48
* "Some of My Best Friends Are Blues" (Smith) – 5:52
* "Fingers" (Smith) – 10:30
* "Tuxedo Junction" (Buddy Feyne, Erskine Hawkins, Bill Johnson, Julian Dash) – 9:29

   * Recorded at Paschal's La Carousel, Atlanta, Georgia

## Personnel

### Musicians

* Jimmy Smith – organ
* George Benson – guitar
* Nathen Page – guitar (track 4)
* Donald Bailey – drums

### Technical

* Esmond Edwards – producer
* Val Valentin – director of engineering
* Mike Mendel – cover design
* Sid Maurer – art direction
