JIMMY SMITH – Root Down – Jimmy Smith Live! (Reissue) – LP – 180g Vinyl

LP – 180g Black Vinyl.

Root Down (1972) by Jimmy Smith is a high-energy live album thatcaptures the legendary organist at his soulful best. Recorded February8, 1972, in Los Angeles, this LP features Smiths masterful improvisationand electrifying jazz-funk grooves. With tracks like Root Down, and SaggShootin His Arrow, the album blending jazz, soul, and R&B in a way that wasgroundbreaking for its time.

The live setting allows the musicians to truly shine,with tight, dynamic performances from Smith and his band, including notablecontributions from guitarist Arthur Adams and drummer Paul Humphrey,Wilton Felder on bass, Buck Clarke on congas & percussion and SteveWilliams on harmonica. The album is recorded under supervision of EricMiller and produced by Eddy Ray.

Root Down is a must-have for fans ofjazz and funk, offering a raw, unfiltered experience of one of the genres greatsat the peak of his powers. The albums infectious rhythms and tight interplaymake it a timeless classic in the world of live jazz recordings.

Tracklist:

Side A
1. Sagg Shootin’ His Arrow [7:10]
2. For Everyone Under The Sun [5:55]
3. After Hours [7:36]

Side B
1. Root Down (And Get It) [7:40]
2. Let’s Stay Together [6:12]
3. Slow Down Sagg [6:30]