Jimmy Smith – At The Organ, Volume 3 (Vinyl LP)

Jimmy Smith – At The Organ, Volume 3 is an early Blue Note album by Hammond organist Jimmy Smith in a trio with guitarist Thornel Schwartz and drummer Donald Bailey. It was recorded on 17 and 18 June 1956 by Rudy Van Gelder at Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, New Jersey, produced by Alfred Lion; the original edition was numbered BLP 1525. Besides two of his own tunes, Smith plays standards such as "Willow Weep For Me", "Autumn Leaves" and Thelonious Monk's "Well You Needn't". This copy is a 1973 US reissue on Blue Note (United Artists) numbered BST-81525.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Blue Note BST-81525
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: US reissue
• Country: USA
• Year of this pressing: 1973 (recorded: 1956)
• Genre: Jazz, Soul & Funk, Hard Bop, Soul Jazz

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU JS SH1).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Judo Mambo (Jimmy Smith)
2. Willow Weep For Me (Ann Ronell)
3. Lover Come Back To Me (Romberg/Hammerstein II)

Side B

1. Well You Needn’t (Thelonious Monk)
2. Fiddlin’ The Minors (Jimmy Smith)
3. Autumn Leaves (Kosma/Prévert)
4. I Cover The Waterfront (Green/Heyman)

Personnel

Jimmy Smith (Hammond organ), Thornel Schwartz (guitar), Donald Bailey (drums).

Produced by Alfred Lion; recorded by Rudy Van Gelder (Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, 17/18 June 1956); liner notes: Leonard Feather; cover: Reid Miles, photo: Francis Wolff.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The original was issued in mono as BLP 1525. This copy is a 1973 US reissue from Blue Note's United Artists era with the stereo number BST-81525.

Who recorded the album?
Rudy Van Gelder, the engineer behind almost all classic Blue Note albums, in his Hackensack studio. It was produced by label founder Alfred Lion.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) for the record means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Jimmy Smith records?
Yes, for example Jimmy Smith – Keep On Comin', Jimmy Smith – Jimmy Smith's Greatest Hits 2. More titles are in our Jazz collection.