[HAM] Definitive jazz organ recording

[Organfreak]

At 08:55 AM 8/31/2006, you wrote:
>I'm teaching Intro to Jazz at the local college and I'm having them
>listen to recordings to learn the sounds of saxes, trumpet, etc.
>What should I play them as an obvious example of jazz organ playing--
>something where we can clearly hear the bass pedals, comping,
>soloing, everything.  They are not sophisticated listeners, so
>clearer is better!
>
>Professor Bill

Opinions may vary, but I would nominate MY first jazz organ listening 
experience, Jimmy Smith's "Midnight Special." The tunes are simple and the 
music is easily accessible to non-jazz fans, especially the title track. 
The organ gets put through its paces using several standard settings and is 
nice and clear. Another great on is Jimmy's "Organ Grinder Swing," but 
"Blues For J" might scare them off!

Professor Freak


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