Jimmy Smith at the organ

[@jerome-covington]

Page is such an under-appreciated player with great feel and phrasing. And he sounds so good with Smith. Wish there were more recordings of this trio!

[@Capillus]

It is amazing how Jimmy Smith combined gospel melodies with blues, jazz and funk... amazing, absolute magic.

[@jeromedrayton8868]

The dude that asked are those guys high. Are you? Just dig the grooves fool !

[@DrLumpy]

Magic? Only to the non musical. To a musician it's his 10,000 hrs of practice.

[@garrettgoins9894]

YOU CAN'T go wrong when you share a legend like this- you win everybody heart of love and appreciation, especially mine-"!!!!THANK YOU!!!

[@Tonetwisters]

Holy cow ... this is outstanding ...

[@Obrad1961]

Jimmy Smith ROOT DOWN is one of the best ever live

[@ghairraigh]

.Jimmy Smith - Live in Denmark 1968 James Oscar "Jimmy" Smith (Dec. 8, 1925 - Feb. 8, 2005) Jimmy Smith (h.organ, voc), Nathan Page (g), Charles Crosby (dr) Setlist: Ode to Billie Joe, Sonnymoon for Two, Days Of Wine And Roses, Got My Mojo Working, Satin Doll NOTE: Nathan Page uses a thumb pick - unusual for a jazz guitarist. Jimmy Smith brought him that Guild guitar when he joined the group.

[@azimovwatts6425]

on the side note: that is very unusual and honestly, odd.

[@thomaspick4123]

It’s good Jimmy could play bass pedals. Then, you only have three guys to share the money with. Easier to travel around too: hotel rooms, food, transportation. A big band means logistic hassles and less pay- too many to share the money with, though pleasing for the audience (if they don’t have to pay too much).

[@UltimateJazzyQuintet]

23:03 SATIN DOLL ! GREAT DUKE ELLINGTON MEMORIES BEST INTERPRETED HEREBY LATE JIMMY SMITH. SALUTATIONS.

[@mikemayco7888]

The stuff is so good it could have been cut yesterday

[@tomwass3082]

Cool cats..MF no nonsense straight forward übercool Jazzy vibes, yeahh.. Keep on swinging!!

[@philpryor7524]

There's so much good music here, over fifty years old, with class players and playing, select items and tunes, nicely balanced concert variety, just three people, as so often is possible, making the mood, the memory, the pleasant moment.. Old and famous greats would surely smile here...

[@MrIcelander]

After hearing that supposed "Hammond sound" emulated on an endless array of today's keyboards, I'm just thrilled to finally get to hear the _real_ thing. And to then have it presented by someone who clearly knows how to use it really, really well - that's just the icing on the cake!

[@Bejaardenbus]

Check out the albums The Sermon! and House Party (for the jam Au Privave), you'll freaking love them.

[@MrIcelander]

@@Bejaardenbus Thanks for the tip!

[@fish4bugs]

Looks like Jimmy is playing on a A100 series. I have an A105 and matching Leslie 251 here in my office. Try as I may, I can't make it sound like Jimmy Smith :) Maybe another 20 years of 8 hour a day practice might get me closer.

[@clintjones9848]

Hey, I think my XK-5 digital Hammond system sounds pretty good.

[@fish4bugs]

@@clintjones9848 Maybe, but it isn't the real thing. :)

[@davidian3412]

He really WAS incredible! What a great trio!

[@alabababalola7092]

That Jimmy is one of the most talented Jazz musician is an understatement. The Jazz Organ is the grandest of Jazz instruments. It's amazing how Jimmy Smith is able to blend various musical idioms - church, folk, funk, soul, and Jazz into his play. And he plays the instrument almost effortlessly. His emotions and expressions while playing shows how deep he goes. An Adept and Pure Genius. Talk of how the music makes you feel...... That's out of this world🌹 Jimmy Smith - Jazz Organ Nathan Page - Guitar Charles Crosby - Drums

[@bzb500]

I have my own mini concert every morning and all of my neighbors know when I am working out. I get lost in the music and before I know I am finished. Jimmy Smith's is one great artist to get a good work out to.

[@tracithompson3954]

Love organ music 👌🤫❤❤❤

[@peteandrews7169]

Fantastic, and glad someone commented that the killer guitarist on the Guild, name , Nathan Page. Got to hear more by him, thanks for putting this up!!

[@rick400171]

Still can’t believe the bass lines he is playing with his FEET!! Best organist mind blowing talent pure GENIUS...

[@BlueGamesInc]

Actually he's not playing the lines with his feet! He is playing them with his left hand which is still always impressive.

[@clintjones9848]

Regular playing = left hand bass lines with 1 or 2 note foot thump. Ballads = foot bass lines with both hands occupied playing melody and harmony.

[@LoveintheshapeofaPitBull]

I just absolutely ❤️❤️❤️Jimmy, his music always makes me feel good!!!

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

It’s fantastic postings like this that make it all worthwhile. Nathan Page is a discovery.

[@trottheblackdog]

Got to see Nathen at a jazz fest in Casselberry (Orlando suburb) before he passed. Still had that grey sunburst Guild! Sounded like burnished gold.

[@Alanoffer]

Nathan page ,what a good guitarist ,He really slotted in perfectly with the organ ,

[@jamesvarricchione3234]

Corelli

[@sashparkani3666]

Обожаю ДЖИММИ ,слушаю его с 70 годов.Было много винила,усиливали РЕГЕНТОМ 60,ПРЯМО как на концерте в живую. ХАМОНД с тех пор Чистит УШИ ,после попсы и другого ШУМА,

[@edcherry9282]

one of my all time favorite guitarists ,nathan page. I saw him play only once I went with my dad to Blues Alley in Washington,DC where I think Nathan was living at the time..He was in duo with pianist Marc Cohen..he then moved to Florida where he became very active in promoting Jazz in his city,Orlando I think ..He brought Dizzy's band down there to perform in a local club

[@lightspeed417]

Hey Ed. Yeah, Nathan was a super nice guy.

[@billkirchner6738]

Ed, I knew Nathen from our days in DC and played with him more than once. One of my favorite guitarists--the Wayne Shorter of the guitar. We were friends until he died of cancer in 2003. I heard him and Marc Copland (né Cohen) one night at the One Step Down in DC. They did a 20-minute version of "Body and Soul" that I remember vividly to this day.

[@ianhope3203]

Thanks for naming the guitarist.

[@Nepenthean58]

I made a record with Nathen with David Williams and Ben Riley. Nice guy and played great.

[@rudyselbonne1021]

Yes L like this guitarist I learn guitar on his music I write to guadeloupe french west indies do you know if when he is died please ?

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

I'm very glad to read here that Nathan Page didn't simply fall between the familiar cracks but continued to thrive afterJimmy.

[@SSINHA700]

this is too good for me to say anything. thanks to all the knowledgeable folks posting their comments, i didn't know about the guitar player nathen page - so impressive!

[@raymitchell7013]

So many of us took our inspiration from him and the thrilling direction in which he took the Hammond. Thanks SO much for this great video. To feel close to the players is so good.

[@Chefo57]

Jimmy Smith siempre te reporta alegría. Solo por eso lo considero un gran amigo.

[@elliottturner9029]

This is ridiculously good...

[@4.Chozen]

💯 PERCENT MASTERPIECE 😎

[@teaforone77]

Pure gold!

[@prof.t.c.pfeiler1280]

Jimmy Smith plays a Hammond organ, model A100 console with a case by Danish Hammond licensee Broedere Joergensen. Sounds like a rehearsal was taped - no applause between the cuts. However, it is a beautiful, historical document!

[@jazzlives]

The first tune is Ode to Billie Joe which turns up a year later on the Groove Drops album. It's easy to see where the ideas originate. A lot of reviews panned the Groove Drops album at the time, but it's actually one of my favorites because while it's not as innovative, the session establishes nice grooves on various tracks where the band really sizzles. Too much emphasis can be placed on innovation and Jimmy achieved so much during these years his critical bar got pushed ridiculously high. Groove Drops is still a very solid album though not quite as spectacular as some others.

[@ianhope3203]

Love all the left wing albums.

[@DjangoThunders]

This is really blowing my mind! So intense!

[@andersbirddogjonasson3088]

This is so good and enjoyable,all 3 are in such a groove sync

[@pakamisagcolotela890]

Genius.......the greatest player of Hammond

[@michaelorourke3976]

I gotta say if it weren't for my love of the beastie boys, I would've probably had some very boring musical tastes, you hear something that you like then you investigate and end up discovering all kinds of great stuff, one day you're trying to learn how to play slide guitar and the next thing you know you're listening beefheart trout mask replica, I love music and art, and I love Jimmy Smith, if you can't dig this we're just living different lives

[@phillipwood5900]

OH My! Thank you lord God for your guidance which led me to this video. Listen and watch jimmy's facial expressions closely beginning at 13:20 and climaxing at 19:50. The epitome of deep emotion, higher bliss and supreme talent. This entire video is priceless! Each musicians skill and their tightness as a unit is of the highest magnitude.

[@glenncollins4778]

I’m with you

[@fahelm]

The always superb, manly timing by Smith - not just playing lazy, but phrasing. A master Still in awe, apart from (later) showtricks.

[@pinocipolla4375]

Grazie! Very very wonderful genius jimmy

[@davidhayes7596]

The James Brown esk back beat kept in pace with the feet of Jimmy Smith. That's together ! To say the least.

[@stringbender57]

Jimmy Smith is a master Jazzman! This trio is smokin'! Dig Nathan Page. What a unique style... Percussionist is solid and locking down the groove.

[@markbridwell8972]

Nathan Page ! _ _ _ makes me forget that I ever heard of Jimmy Page . The cat smokes _ _ good pairing with Jimmy . I think they'll be a section of heaven made up of organ trios .

[@guitarradeplasticoyourfavo1069]

informative summary (thank you very much everyone): About the live ; ( info of contributors ) JIMMY SMITH - LIVE IN DENMARK 1968 ( Jimmy Smith (Hammond organ, model A100 console with a case by Danish Hammond licensee Broedere Joergensen , voc), Nathan Page (g), Charles Crosby (dr) ) Setlist: Ode to Billie Joe, Sonnymoon for Two, Days Of Wine And Roses, Got My Mojo Working, Satin Doll NOTE: Nathan Page uses a thumb pick, unusual for a jazz guitarist. Jimmy Smith brought him that Guild guitar when he joined the group

[@candicewilmore]

Some say Nathan influenced Jimmy's playing, after they recorded together. Nathan died pretty young. I just learned about him mysellf.

[@rnv71950]

Jimmy Smith made the world a better place

[@mypockets1]

GRRRRR8 Thanks for gettin this on here!!!!!

[@Cass2112]

Nice!

[@stevenjetlag]

Dis is sooo smooth!

[@MasterHarry]

OMG great Master

[@Stratocaster65]

NOTICE HOW NATHAN COVERED UP THE "F" HOLE WITH TAPE..... WHAT A PLAYER

[@faleciawilliams6989]

Amazing 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️

[@zarroukfrederic52]

god trio i love great musique tank you

[@drkaufman]

FWIW, Nathen Page has a terrific solo on "Fingers" on Jimmy Smith's The Boss.

[@organfreak]

That record is chock-full of heroic, virtuostic performances, including by George Benson. The title cut is monumental.

[@koenbult6592]

goed om weer eens te horen .

[@gumby909]

Incredible! Where? When? Mid-sixties I guess?!

[@SuperBromberg]

gumby909 Denmark 1968

[@josecarlosaparecido7696]

Wow,i won ´t ever forget to see this wonderful video by jimmy cGriff trio.He played like my idol jimmy smith...or are they the same people !!?

[@melvinhunter3011]

2 different Jimmy's. This is Jimmy Smith. The Boss Got his Mojo Workin

[@mikegraves9682]

That guitar has the same pickups as my '74 BC Rich Seagull Jr.

[@kendallruff8090]

Jimmy plays the bass with his left hand? Good lord that is other worldly.

[@JuicyOrganism]

In combination with pedals...

[@rmo52]

That’s why we have 2 halves to our brain. Once you get the hang of LH bass it’s fun!

[@BlueGamesInc]

Yes most organists do this!

[@ianhope3203]

Jimmy playing at his best Wish I knew who's playing guitar and drums.

[@fathertime99]

wow I love this, He must be left handed. Great stuff!! Jazz on!!!

[@organfreak]

He wasn't left-handed.

[@thomasforsythe6353]

Didn't know he was a lefty until today 03/01/23 and been listening to Jimmy for 55 years

[@BlueGamesInc]

@@thomasforsythe6353 I don't believe there's evidence to suggest he's left-handed. It seems like he plays melodies on his left hand when he is playing ballads since it's slow enough that he can play bass on the feet, and since he would always be playing chords on his right hand it would probably feel more natural to keep doing so.

[@rogfusionkid]

Thanks, this is great to see, what's not to love. I'm always impressed by the organ basslines, big sound for 3 people.. no MASTERS

[@pianoman3523]

I really appreciate my dad Nathan for exposing my to these great musicians I didn't realize how great these guys was until I got older

[@mrojapan]

Masterful

[@michaelrezendes3668]

soui music

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

love it!!

[@billkazen4683]

Smith was so good, he played the heads (on ballads) with his LEFT hand on the upper keyboard; chorded on the lower keyboard and played bass pedals...NOBODY else did that!

[@TcheddyG]

The guitarist is no Eddie McFadden. His name was Nathan Page: www.jazzhouse.org/gone/lastpost2.php3?edit=1049794336

[@mikeledonne8134]

I think Nathan Page plays his ass off. He's the generation after McFadden. Check out Jimmy Smith The Boss because he plays on some of the tracks. George Benson is on the other ones.

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

I've seen a couple of gigs where Eddie looked like a rabbit in the headlights. He was still good but this guy is comping sweeter than Eddie did on the ones I heard. Fair play

[@iceman6221]

Agree

[@patrickafane2512]

Jimmy smith the boss

[@dle1081]

I don’t think so, Jimmy McGriff, Dr Lonnie Smith, Jack McDuff, Will Bill Davis……, they all legends in mastering of the Hammond organ and have they own playing style, don´t forget the many great Hammond Gospel player too. But Jimmy Smith was the one who causes the Hammond organ to become now in the jazz scene.

[@gaborkovacs]

Mr Smith is so chill - what a ZaZen guru... lol

[@Hammondfreak]

Great stuff but did anyone notice that from 2.23 to 2.44 the image is reversed. Jimmy wears his ring on the left hand and it has magically jumped to the right. Look at 4.59 and 6.10 and you will see what I mean.

[@davidjadunath1262]

I noticed his left hand playing lead and moving right for lower pitches.

[@memereference2545]

The overhead shots were done with a mirror hung from the ceiling.

[@stetrak1967]

Number one!

[@Oz1Muzyk]

Thank you very much for sharing this Video it a great Live Performance. I have two questions: is Sir Jimmy playing Bass with both his Foot & Left Hand at the same time during some of his Comping? What's happening at 24:48 to 24:58? The Video recording seems to be mirrored right to left! How did that happen???

[@stuartmarks8844]

Happens in the first number too. Amazing how his ring switches hands too. I think the first pedal shot is backwards as well

[@BlueGamesInc]

Yes this happens at 2:23 as well, looks like the downwards-facing camera is mirrored

[@myrthegreenfield2281]

Great organic 💓😁

[@user-od2wo8nq9r]

I love that tune I hait I share it

[@faleciawilliams6989]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@elvissergo]

Sounds great! What's the first song called that is played in this video?

[@ronolson7647]

Ode to Billie Joe

[@elvissergo]

Thanks👍

[@Bluedreams]

Please, does somebody know the name of these songs? Thank you so much!

[@michaelbudden7243]

I just closed a loop, like ewes did with me;-) I love the Swedes, btw ;-) «-} Did you watch the sweedisch cooking show by Jim Henson. Great for the kids & children alike :-)

[@karolstr4665]

8:44 face like: God damn guys realy, that good???

[@iceman6221]

I wonder why Jimmy is looking sad at 13:31 when he plays The Days of Wine and Roses. Does anyone know?

[@BlueGamesInc]

The context of the song itself is quite sad

[@quesoblanco469]

Two ads you can’t skip KZbins gone mad

[@jampoles]

Has anyone tried to play Wine and Roses with left hand melody and right hand chords?

[@organfreak]

That's exactly what was done here.

[@iwgpventures]

サムピックのジャズ・ギターは珍しいですね。

[@JuicyOrganism]

Please...who can tell me the name of the first tune an this video?

[@harvoa6785]

Ode to Billie Joe - by Bobbie Gentry

[@charleswinokoor6023]

Year, location, personnel?

[@nor0761]

good

[@paulgibby6932]

Love Nathen Page's clean tone. [edited] also 6:55

[@pitzbe]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathen_Page : It's not nathan, it's nathen

[@paulgibby6932]

@@pitzbe Thanks

[@marcfomine1878]

OK!

[@p.lambertartist8668]

A 100 50 cycl. Organ Model sounds low , kind Music thank you Jimmy

[@organfreak]

It's not. It shows him playing in the key of 'G', and he is.

[@jiyujizai]

💛🌱🌾🙄

[@MCN1977]

Jimmy Smith: Organ Nathan Page: Guitar Charles Crosby: Drums Thank you

[@clintjones9848]

Lol at 14:00 Jimmy had to get mad at his band because they were nappin on the job and didn't come in at the start of the head to Days of wine and roses!

[@88sublunaire]

Funk me up !!!!

[@Jabbah757]

Does someone knows who's the guitarist?

[@Pladderkasse]

Man this is great stuff, just to bad the studio mics picked up Jimmys groaning..lol, awesome band anyways.

[@TheOldbil]

Thats His trademark, Cat !

[@dustinsprague5083]

What cymbal is that? It's crazy

[@BlueGamesInc]

My guess would have to be that it's some sort of late 50s to mid 60s 20" Zildjian A ride he's hitting on his right

[@p.lambertartist8668]

A 100

[@noahmarine3912]

13:30

[@gibagil8750]

never seen a keyboard in reverse .......2.25 min.

[@120519691]

Jeg lærer dansk ...

[@custardflan]

Son of the Preacherman, rignht there.

[@fernandhebert9882]

94messe ger

[@archbishoprobert]

Organ. Grinder

[@sharkair2839]

are these guys high? just asking.