Organist Jimmy Smith was recording at a remarkable pace in the late 1950s, and The Sermon! catches him at the height of that creative run. First released in 1959, it is a Blue Note jazz record that captures the loose, unbridled energy of a live blowing session, with Smith leading a stellar group of players including Lee Morgan, Lou Donaldson, Tina Brooks, Kenny Burrell, and Art Blakey.
The music unfolds across three extended workouts that give each musician room to stretch out. Smith's Hammond B3 drives the hard bop snap of "Confirmation," while "Lover Man" is all poise and understatement. It's a vivid showcase of his command of the organ and one of the high points of his catalog.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Blue Note
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 11/06/2026
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TRACKS
A1. The Sermon
B1. Flamingo
B2. J.O.S.
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