Gettin' the Message
# Gettin' the Message

Gettin' the Message is an album by jazz organist Johnny "Hammond" Smith recorded for the Prestige label in 1960.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |

AllMusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "this is a solidly entertaining and texturally intriguing album".

## Track listing

All compositions by Johnny "Hammond" Smith except where noted.

* "Swanee River" (Traditional) – 8:57
* "Just Say So Long" – 4:03
* "Lid Flippin'" – 5:17
* "Gettin' the Message" – 7:15
* "Princess" – 5:30
* "Dementia" – 5:18

## Personnel

* Johnny "Hammond" Smith – organ
* Lem Winchester – vibraphone
* Eddie McFadden – guitar
* Wendell Marshall – bass
* Bill Erskine – drums
* Esmond Edwards – producer
* Rudy Van Gelder – engineer
