Jimmy Smith - Cool Blues (Rudy Van Gelder Remasters)
Although not released until 1980, this 1958 all-star gathering at Small's Paradise in Harlem, New York has become one of Jimmy Smith's most highly regarded Blue Note albums. Lou Donaldson, Tina Brooks and Art Blakey join Smith's trio for four extended jams. The first CD issue of this album was withdrawn for pitch problems. Rudy Van Gelder has gone back to the original tapes to reconstruct the CD with corrected pitch, better editing and superior sound. Produced by Alfred Lion. Recording engineer: Rudy Van Gelder.
Recorded live at Small's Paradise, New York City on April 7, 1958.
Jimmy Smith: Organ Lou Donaldson: Alto Sax (1-6) Tina Brooks: Tenor Sax (1-4) Eddie McFadden: Guitar Art Blakey: Drums (1-3) Donald Bailey: Drums (4-7)
Tracklist:
1. Dark Eyes
2. Groovin' At Small's
3. Announcement By Babs Gonzales
4. A Night In Tunisia
5. Cool Blues
6. What's New
7. Once In A While (Live) (Rudy Van Gelder Remaster)
Released 2002.