Jimmy Smith: Organ Grinder Swing

From: NPR Music
Series: Jazz Profiles
Length: 54:00

This tribute explores Smith's early days in Philadelphia and shows how he brought the Hammond organ to the forefront of jazz. Read the full description.

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From: NPR Music

Smith250_small A critic once described organist Jimmy Smith as an "excitement merchant" creating a lush, soul-stirring sound that brings audiences to their feet. This tribute explores Smith's early days in Philadelphia and shows how he brought the Hammond organ to the forefront of jazz. We'll also explore his work with trios and big bands, and his work with jazz greats such as Wes Montgomery and Oliver Nelson.

Playing: Jimmy Smith: Organ Grinder Swing
From: NPR Music

Smith250_small A critic once described organist Jimmy Smith as an "excitement merchant" creating a lush, soul-stirring sound that brings audiences to their feet. This tribute explores Smith's early days in Philadelphia and shows how he brought the Hammond organ to the forefront of jazz. We'll also explore his work with trios and big bands, and his work with jazz greats such as Wes Montgomery and Oliver Nelson.

Playing: Jimmy Smith: Organ Grinder Swing
From: NPR Music

Smith250_small A critic once described organist Jimmy Smith as an "excitement merchant" creating a lush, soul-stirring sound that brings audiences to their feet. This tribute explores Smith's early days in Philadelphia and shows how he brought the Hammond organ to the forefront of jazz. We'll also explore his work with trios and big bands, and his work with jazz greats such as Wes Montgomery and Oliver Nelson.

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Piece Description

A critic once described organist Jimmy Smith as an "excitement merchant" creating a lush, soul-stirring sound that brings audiences to their feet. This tribute explores Smith's early days in Philadelphia and shows how he brought the Hammond organ to the forefront of jazz. We'll also explore his work with trios and big bands, and his work with jazz greats such as Wes Montgomery and Oliver Nelson.

Timing and Cues

00:00 IC: Support for NPR...
19:53 OC: ...I'm Nancy Wilson.
19:54 *35 sec music break*
20:30 IC: Jimmy Smith went to New York City...
40:56 OC: ...I'm Nancy Wilson.
40:58 *40 sec music break*
40:37 IC: Welcome back to Jazz Profiles...
53:59 OC: ...National Public Radio.