The Sound of the Johnny Smith Guitar [Original recording remastered]

Product Description
Originally released on Roulette Jazz, Johnny Smith- The Sound of the Johnny Smith Guitar. Two 1960 albums by this virtuoso guitarist are issued on CD for he first time: The Sound of the Johnny Smith Guitar (tracks 1-10) with Hank Jones, George Duvivier and Ed Shaughnessy and Plus The Trio (tracks 11-20) with his regular group. Famous for his version of "Moonlight In Vermont" with Stan Getz and as the composer of the Ventures hit "Walk, Don't Run," Smith has become an important guiter hero as well as a solid, respected artist.

The 20 performances include standards and jazz classics by Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell and Duke Ellington. All tracks are newly remixed and mastered in 24-bit with great result.

Personnel on tracks 1-9:

Johnny Smith: Guitar.
Hank Jones: Piano.
George Duvuver: Bass.
Ed Shaughnessy: Drums.

Personnel on tracks 1-20:
Johnny Smith: Guitar.
Bob Pancoast: Piano.
George Roumanis: Bass.
Mousey Alexander: Drums.
Recorded in New York City in 1960 & 1961.

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Average customer rating: Brilliant Jazz Guitar The Sound Of The Johnny Smith Guitar What a sound - what taste - what a great player Just Perfect! Johnny Smith - Mr Jazz Guitar

The Sound of the Johnny Smith Guitar Johnny Smith Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Walk, Don't Run! Moonlight in Vermont Legends: Solo Guitar Performances The Swinging Guitar of Tal Farlow Kessel Plays Standards ASIN: B00005NU68 Release Date: 2001-09-11

Tracks:

1. Come Rain Or Come Shine
2. Gypsy In My Soul
3. Embraceable You
4. Misty
5. As Long As There's Music
6. 'Round Midnight
7. This Can't Be Love
8. Blues Chorale
9. Prelude
10. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
11. Let's Fall In Love
12. I Can't Get Started
13. Some Of These Days
14. You Took Advantage Of Me
15. Over The Rainbow
16. Out Of Nowhere
17. Prelude To A Kiss
18. Un Poco Loco
19. Hippo The Sentimental Hippy
20. It's You Or No One

Album Description

Originally released on Roulette Jazz, Johnny Smith- The Sound of the Johnny Smith Guitar. Two 1960 albums by this virtuoso guitarist are issued on CD for he first time: The Sound of the Johnny Smith Guitar (tracks 1-10) with Hank Jones, George Duvivier and Ed Shaughnessy and Plus The Trio (tracks 11-20) with his regular group. Famous for his version of "Moonlight In Vermont" with Stan Getz and as the composer of the Ventures hit "Walk, Don't Run," Smith has become an important guiter hero as well as a solid, respected artist.

The 20 performances include standards and jazz classics by Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell and Duke Ellington. All tracks are newly remixed and mastered in 24-bit with great result.

Personnel on tracks 1-9:

Johnny Smith: Guitar.
Hank Jones: Piano.
George Duvuver: Bass.
Ed Shaughnessy: Drums.

Personnel on tracks 1-20:
Johnny Smith: Guitar.
Bob Pancoast: Piano.
George Roumanis: Bass.
Mousey Alexander: Drums.
Recorded in New York City in 1960 & 1961.

Customer Reviews:

Brilliant Jazz Guitar.......2006-08-01

I came across this gem on iTunes last month and have been absolutely mezmerized every since! I can't remember ever hearing a guitar player as good as Johnny Smith, and I've heard many, many guitarists in my 50 years on this planet.

This isn't hard-bop or blues-based music (in general), but it's just beautiful. Hank Jones is THE greatest piano player to accompany guitar players, bar none.

Please do yourself a huge favor and but this one ASAP!!

The Sound Of The Johnny Smith Guitar.......2005-04-15

Tasteful playing with feeling is what this recording is. All the musicians are obviously concerned with musical elements such as BLEND and are no doubt concious of creating a jazz masterpiece, instead of merely demonstrating technical proficiency, (which is beautifully expressed on the entire album). The melodic approach of theme followed by extensive development make this recording a joy to listen to, over and over again. If you are interested in soulful renditions of timeless classics, you simply must include this recording in your collection. According to the CD back cover, this product is a 24-bit remaster of the original three track master, which in my opinion is very well done.

What a sound - what taste - what a great player.......2003-09-05

I remember when my uncle - himself a jazz radio announcer - decided to let go of his LPs, and called me to come up to New York to get them. He had at least a thousand. I buried myself with them, and he watched as I threw aside the ones I already had or didn't think looked cool. After putting aside the Johhny Smith LP that makes up one-half of this CD, he stopped me. "Are you nuts?" I can still hear him saying, and he was a musician, also, "This is one of the best guitar players out there!" Here was a square looking guy with a crewcut, and the LP cover was nothing to write home about, but my uncle Sterling knew his jazz so I took it to humor him. Man, was I in for a suprise. The sound alone (he had a guitar named after him) was killer, and the licks seemed effortless. "Out Of Nowhere", and "Some Of These Days" knocked me out. Still not as well known as many lesser players, Smith never plays a superfluous note. He is a consummate pro. I haven't heard the second LP on this CD, so 4 stars, now.

Just Perfect!.......2002-06-20

This is one of the best jazz guitar albums one can listen to. Johnny Smith is a master. No wonder all jazz guitar players are crazy about him.

Johnny Smith - Mr Jazz Guitar.......2002-01-03

If you are a collector or starting to build a collection of eclectic jazz guitar work, this album should find its way into your collection, easily. Like the majority of Johnny's work,
he shows time and again, that he belongs at the very top with the Jazz Guitar immortals. His cleanliness, speed and overall
versatility is always graced with his impecable taste and song
selection. There is alot of music here and all of it worth listening to over and over again. "Gypsy In My Soul" and 'Round Midnight' are two of my favorites here. Enjoy!

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