Who would have suspected that Jimmy Smith would put out something this great this late in his career? This is music so cool and laid-back that it takes a few listens to realize how deep and complex it is. This is fine music by a mature artist. ~ Hank Schwab
A follow-up to the mostly heated performances of Damn!, this CD features organist Jimmy Smith sticking to ballads and slower material. There is a sextet rendition of "Stolen Moments" (with both Roy Hargrove and Nicholas Payton on trumpets); duets with both trumpeters, bassist Christian McBride, and guitarist Mark Whitfield; a trio; a quartet; and solo organ renditions of "Oh Bess, Oh Where's My Bess?" and "What a Wonderful World." Despite the constant changing of instrumentation, the results (although pleasant) are uneventful and somewhat predictable. Good for late-night background music rather than for close listening. ~ Scott Yanow, AMG
Personnel:Jimmy Smith -Organ
Roy Hargrove -Trumpet and Flugelhorn - 1,2,5
Nicholas Payton -Trumpet - 1,7
Mark Whitfield -Guitar - 1,3,5,8
Christian McBride -Double Bass - 1,6
Gregory Hutchinson -Drums - 1,5,8
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