Cool Blues | ||||
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Released | 1980 | |||
Recorded | April 7, 1958 | |||
Venue | Small's Paradise, New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 72:21 | |||
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Blue Note LT-1054 | |||
Producer | Alfred Lion | |||
Jimmy Smith chronology | ||||
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Cool Blues is a live album by American jazz organist Jimmy Smith featuring performances recorded at Small's Paradise in New York City in 1958 but not released on the Blue Note label until 1980. [1] The album was rereleased on CD with three bonus tracks recorded at the same performance.
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 41⁄2 stars stating
"The repertoire is filled with blues and bop standards, and the soloing is at a consistently high and hard-swinging level. Jimmy Smith fans will be pleased". [2]
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The Penguin Guide to Jazz | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Cool Blues | ||||
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Live album by | ||||
Released | 1980 | |||
Recorded | April 7, 1958 | |||
Venue | Small's Paradise, New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 72:21 | |||
Label |
Blue Note LT-1054 | |||
Producer | Alfred Lion | |||
Jimmy Smith chronology | ||||
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CD reissue cover | ||||
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Cool Blues is a live album by American jazz organist Jimmy Smith featuring performances recorded at Small's Paradise in New York City in 1958 but not released on the Blue Note label until 1980. [1] The album was rereleased on CD with three bonus tracks recorded at the same performance.
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 41⁄2 stars stating
"The repertoire is filled with blues and bop standards, and the soloing is at a consistently high and hard-swinging level. Jimmy Smith fans will be pleased". [2]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Musicians
Production