Jimmy Smith Trio - The Amazing Jimmy Smith Trio Live

Review by Leslieville Tutor

Alright, let’s dive into The Amazing Jimmy Smith Trio Live, a groovy little gem from 1971 that still packs a punch today. This Swedish release on the Tip label is pure jazz gold, blending bop and jazz-funk in a way that only Jimmy Smith could pull off. And hey, when you’ve got Jimmy himself tickling those organ keys, you know you’re in for something special. First up, let’s talk about “Bill Bailey.” Man, this track slaps. It’s one of those tunes where Jimmy’s organ work just takes over your brain like, “Yeah, this is why I love jazz.” There’s this laid-back swagger to it, but also these bursts of energy that make you wanna tap your feet or maybe even embarrass yourself on the dance floor. You can tell the trio is vibing hard live—there’s no studio polish here, just raw talent doing its thing. Honestly, every time I hear this track, it reminds me how good music used to feel before everyone started overthinking everything. Then there’s “If I Were A Bell,” which is just smooth as butter. Like, seriously, if cool had a sound, this would be it. The way Jimmy weaves through the melody feels almost conversational, like he’s telling you a story without saying a word. Plus, the rhythm section locks in so tight it’s like they share some kind of musical telepathy. Tracks like this stick with you because they don’t try too hard—they just are. Effortless cool, man. Effortless. Now, I gotta say, listening to this album feels kinda like finding an old vinyl at a thrift store and realizing it’s way better than half the stuff people shove down your throat nowadays. It’s not perfect—it’s live, after all—but that’s what makes it real. Real music for real humans. Oh, and here’s the kicker: Jimmy Smith recorded this back in ’71, right? But somehow, it doesn’t feel dated. Like, if aliens landed tomorrow and asked us to explain jazz, I’d hand them this album first. Not sure why Sweden got dibs on releasing it, though… Maybe they knew something we didn’t? Anyway, check it out if you haven’t already. Just don’t blame me if you end up spending hours Googling Jimmy Smith afterward—you’ve been warned!

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Artist: Jimmy Smith Trio
Album: The Amazing Jimmy Smith Trio Live

Sweden

Jazz

1971

Rating: 3.5

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Bill Bailey
The Champ
If I Where A Bell
I Got A Woman

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The Champ - Live at the Village Gate - Jimmy Smith

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Catalog Numbers

634.005, 634 005

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Tip

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online luisteren
lytte på nettet
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Formats

Vinyl
LP
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Stereo

Companies

Role	Company
Pressed By	Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft Pressing Plant

Credits

Role	Credit
Organ	Jimmy Smith

Notes

First catalog number on cover, second catalog number on labels. Artist name found on labels.
No other credits found on release artwork.
Label design with perimeter text: Alle Hersteller- und Urheber...

Barcodes

Rights Society (Label, Side A and Side B): NCB
Matrix / Runout (Label, Side A): 711028 A
Matrix / Runout (Label, Side B): 711028 B
Matrix / Runout (Stamped in deadwax, Side A): 2 ℗ 1965 E5 ◇K 711028 A 10
Matrix / Runout (Stamped in deadwax, Side B): 2 ℗ 1965 E5 ◇K 711028 B 10

About Jimmy Smith Trio

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Jimmy Smith & His Trio
Jimmy Smith And His Trio
Jimmy Smith And The Trio
Jimmy Smith En Trio
The Amazing Jimmy Smith Trio
The Jimmy Smith Trio
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Members

Jimmy Smith
Donald Bailey
Quentin Warren
Eddie McFadden

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: In 1971, jazz legend Jimmy Smith released *The Amazing Jimmy Smith Trio Live* in Sweden. The album captures his incredible organ skills and blends styles like Bop and Jazz-Funk. It includes tracks like "Bill Bailey" and "I Got A Woman." What makes it special? It’s one of the few live albums he recorded outside the U.S., showcasing his global influence. Jimmy Smith truly brought the soul of jazz to new places.