Jimmy Smith's The Cat stands as one of the iconic organist's most celebrated recordings, reaching No. 12 on the Billboard 200 upon its release in 1964. Recorded at the legendary Van Gelder Recording Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, the album showcases Smith's extraordinary command of the Hammond B-3 alongside lush, tasteful big band arrangements crafted by composer Lalo Schifrin.
A dynamic blend of jazz and blues-oriented material, The Cat captures Smith at the height of his powers, delivering what many consider some of his most spirited and soulful playing on record. This reissue from Verve's Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from original analog tapes, remastered onto 180-gram vinyl and presented in deluxe gatefold packaging — making it an excellent addition to any serious jazz collection.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Verve Records
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 12/13/2024
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TRACKS
A1. Theme From "Joy House"
A2. The Cat (From MGM Motion Picture "Joy House")
A3. Basin Street Blues
A4. Main Title From "The Carpetbaggers"
B1. Chicago Serenade
B2. St. Louis Blues
B3. Delon's Blues
B4. Blues In The Night
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