I've been starting to index my records on Discogs recently, and it's been a good exercise to go back through a lot of albums I haven't listened to in a minute and decide whether I still want to keep them. When I first started digging in the mid-90s, Jimmy Smith albums (except for the elusive Root Down) seemed to be in dollar bins everywhere. I eagerly scooped them up since it was still Blue Note (many first presses) and you never knew what cool sounds you'd find on there. But admittedly as the years have passed, I've realized I can only handle so much b3 organ playing, especially in the more straight-ahead style of many of Smith's albums. So it's not often I've gone back to these records. But this week as I categorized them all and put a few on, I figured it was a good time to do a short tribute to the legend, and play a few non-Beastie Boy-sampled cuts I enjoy. A little crunchy at times but still some funky stuff! Dig it.

May 22 2024

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 248 - Brief Jimmy Smith Tribute

When I'm not at the dayjob, I'm probably at a record store. Pullin from the Stacks podcast most Wednesdays, available here, Apple Pods (please subscribe!) and elsewhere.

A legendary musician rose from the mist of the riverbank. This man received the gift of immortality at an early age. Now he brings his tender sounds to the people and celebrates his happiness.
People, be sure the Saviour is here. He sends the message of love and gives you the feeling of being worth something. Considering the desire for music and musical creation, the noble warrior takes no prisoners.
Enjoy the shit out and live your life.
That's it. Peace!

Substance aka Mr. ColdSweat
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I’ve been spinning records, crate-digging and making beats for over three decades. 
Also a journalist who wrote a highly-praised biography of the late Gil Scott-Heron in 2014.

Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 248 - Brief Jimmy Smith Tribute

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