Jimmy Smith - Midnight Special LP

Midnight Special is a classic jazz album from legendary American organist Jimmy Smith, originally recorded for Blue Note in 1960 and released in 1961. The album showcases Smith's pioneering Hammond B-3 organ style, blending soulful grooves, blues, jazz and hard bop.

Smith is joined by Stanley Turrentine on tenor saxophone, Kenny Burrell on guitar and Donald Bailey on drums, creating a tight and deeply swinging quartet sound. The combination of Smith's powerful organ playing, Turrentine's soulful saxophone and Burrell's understated guitar makes this a standout recording from the golden age of Blue Note jazz.

The album includes memorable performances such as “Midnight Special,” “A Subtle One,” “Jumpin' The Blues” and “One O'Clock Jump,” capturing the infectious energy and blues-rooted character that made Jimmy Smith one of jazz's most influential organists.

1. Midnight Special
2. A Subtle One
3. Jumpin' The Blues
4. Why Was I Born
5. One O'Clock Jump