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Jimmy Smith – The Cat (1973 Verve Japan Reissue LP Vinyl)

Jimmy Smith

Verve Records

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About this pressing

Released in 1964 on Verve, The Cat is one of Jimmy Smith’s most iconic albums — a dynamic meeting of his Hammond B-3 organ with Lalo Schifrin’s bold big band arrangements. Produced by Creed Taylor, the record blends soul jazz grit with cinematic swing, making it one of Smith’s most accessible and enduring works.

From the title track’s driving groove (later used in countless film and TV soundtracks) to swaggering cuts like Theme from Joy House and Basin Street Blues, Smith’s fiery organ leads a brassy, hard-swinging ensemble through a set that’s equal parts funky and sophisticated.

A perfect entry point into Jimmy Smith’s catalogue, The Cat captures the soul-jazz pioneer at his peak with widescreen Verve production.

Vinyl: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Obi: None

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Catalogue Number: MV 2065

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Gatefold

Country: Japan

Released: 1973

Tracklist

A1 Theme From "Joy House"
A2 The Cat (From The 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

Release notes

Label: Verve Records – MV 2065
Series: Modern Jazz Verve Best
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Gatefold
Country: Japan
Released: Oct 1973
Genre: Jazz
Style: Soul-Jazz, Hard Bop

Credits:
Arranged By, Conductor – Lalo Schifrin
Bass – George Duvivier
Bass Trombone – Tony Studd
Drums – Grady Tate
French Horn – Bill Correa, Earl Chapin, Jim Buffington, Ray Alonge
Guitar – Kenny Burrell
Organ – Jimmy Smith
Percussion – Phil Kraus
Trombone – Billy Byers, Jimmy Cleveland, Urbie Green
Trumpet – Bernie Glow, Ernie Royal, Jimmy Maxwell, Marky Markowitz, Snooky Young, Thad Jones
Tuba – Don Butterfield

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