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Jimmy Smith – Respect (used)

Jimmy Smith – Respect (used)

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Jimmy Smith – Respect

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Respect". 
  • About the album: This is a 1967 album by the renowned American jazz organist Jimmy Smith. It primarily features jazz interpretations of popular R&B hits of the time, such as "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," "Respect," and "Funky Broadway," alongside Smith's own blues composition, "T-Bone Steak". The album showcases Smith's distinct style, characterized by funky and soulful organ playing.
  • Key Information:
    • Release Date: 1967
    • Recording Dates: June 2 & 14, 1967
    • Studio: Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
    • Genre: Jazz
    • Label: Verve Records
    • Peak Chart Positions: Number 60 on the Billboard 200, 3 on the top R&B albums chart, and 5 on the top Jazz albums chart.
  • Tracklist:
    1. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
    2. Respect
    3. Funky Broadway
    4. T-Bone Steak
    5. Get Out of My Life Woman
  • Musicians:
    • Jimmy Smith – organ
    • Eric Gale – guitar
    • Thornel Schwartz – guitar
    • Bob Bushnell – double bass
    • Ron Carter – double bass
    • Bernard "Pretty" Purdie – drums
    • Grady Tate – drums
  • Production:
    • Creed Taylor – producer
    • Rudy Van Gelder – engineer
  • Availability:
    • "Respect" was released on vinyl and other formats, including CD.
    • It is available on platforms like Discogs, eBay, and Amazon.com.
  • Critical Reception:
    • Billboard magazine featured "Respect" as a "Jazz Spotlight" album, praising Smith's performance.
    • AllMusic describes it as "Smith at his best," highlighting its funky and soulful qualities. 
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