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JIMMY has ARRIVED!


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:D:D I just have to interrupt, this is too funny. Satin Doll? on the hammond?! Wahoo Jimmy! I feel like I'm swingin at the strawberry social.

 

i'll keep looking.

"........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER
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I think "The Champ" is the tune he's most known for. I always liked his rendition of "Its Only A Paper Moon" for some reason.

 

If I'm not mistaken, he was the first person to use an organ in a jazz setting - for sure, he was the first to form an "Organ Trio." If he's not impressing you, just remember there's no bass player.

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Originally posted by dabowsa:

I think "The Champ" is the tune he's most known for. I always liked his rendition of "Its Only A Paper Moon" for some reason.

 

If I'm not mistaken, he was the first person to use an organ in a jazz setting - for sure, he was the first to form an "Organ Trio." If he's not impressing you, just remember there's no bass player.

Jimmy is the man. I had an original vinyl of "Just Friends".
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I grew up on Jimmy Smith. In fact the first tune I ever played on organ was The Cat. I learned it for my mother and father who love jazz organ. That was many moons ago.

 

Dave

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I Play, Therefore I Am

 

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Originally posted by DaveMcM:

I grew up on Jimmy Smith. In fact the first tune I ever played on organ was The Cat. I learned it for my mother and father who love jazz organ. That was many moons ago.

 

Dave

Hi! Well, this thread might be like my diary. Ah yes, the first day I heard ole Jimmy was way back in '04..

 

I have since downloaded Watermelon Man. I like it a lot better than Satin Doll.

 

The Jimmy organs are pretty good, Dave. Close your eyes, and you can't tell us apart. ;)

"........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER
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I saw Jimmy with Joey D sunday night. He is now 79 years old. It takes him a while to get to the stage (he walks slowly) but when he sits down at the mighty Hammond he plays with the energy and inventiveness that makes him the master that he is. It was a great and memorable set both for the music and the respect he is shown from everyone there.
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Originally posted by Suppport Guy:

I saw Jimmy with Joey D sunday night

I had no idea he was still alive! I wonder if GEM consulted him on the use of his name. I wonder if I have to pay the man royalties every time I hit Jimmy"b"good! hmmm.
"........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER
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