Episode 5: Organist as bass player. In 1955, Alfred Lion spotted pianist Herbie Nichols’ talent, but he didn’t gain much fame until decades later. Blue Note is releasing the very first 12 inch LP under Jimmy Smith’s name. He is known not only for the renewal of the Hammond organ, but he is also the inventor of the organist-as-bass-player phenomenon. Reid Miles’ fine sleeve designs for the Blue Note records are a milestone in the history of graphic design.
Playlist (episode 5):
1. The Spinning Song (Nichols)
Herbie Nichols Trio
The complete Blue Note recordings;
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2. House Party Starting (Nichols)
Herbie Nichols Trio
The complete Blue Note recordings;
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3. The Third World (Nichols)
Herbie Nichols Trio
The complete Blue Note recordings;
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4. Cro-Magnon Nights (Nichols)
Herbie Nichols Trio
The complete Blue Note recordings;
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5. 2300 Skiddoo (Nichols)
Herbie Nichols Trio
The complete Blue Note recordings;
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6. The Champ (Gillespie)
Jimmy Smith a new sound a new star: Jimmy Smith at the organ volume 2; Blue Note BLP 1514
7. The Way You Look Tonight (Fields / Kern)
Jimmy Smith a new sound a new star: Jimmy Smith at the organ volume 1; Blue Note BN-1512
8. Bayou (Smith)
Jimmy Smith a new sound a new star: Jimmy Smith at the organ volume 2; Blue Note BLP 1514
9. Well You Needn’t (Monk)
Jimmy Smith a new sound a new star: Jimmy Smith at the organ volume 3; Blue Note 0724356381223
10. Autumn Leaves (Prevert / Kosma)
Jimmy Smith a new sound a new star: Jimmy Smith at the organ volume 3; Blue Note 0724356381223
