![]() ![]() You get the familiar, without a doubt definitive big-band soul-jazz hit "Walk on the Wild Side," the less requisite show-off and campy "Slaughter on Tenth Avenue" and the dramatic, Austin Powers style groovy baby soul-jazz tune "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" The other tunes from Smith and Nelson are much more vital, including the truly essential blues groover "Hobo Flats," and the wonderful remake of "Night Train" with Wes Montgomery. Most of the material is Oliver Nelson arranged rock 'em sock 'em orchestrated music. While not wholly definitive as the title suggests, there are many familiar themes here that Smith's devotees will find appealing unless you already own them. This collection of 12 tracks is programmed in chronological order on dates from 1962 to 1969. Jimmy Smith's recordings for Verve Records have a certain appeal in commercial circles, among movie buffs, big-band fans, groove merchants, and those who simply enjoy a good soul-jazz organ combo. ![]()
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