JIMMY SMITH - Off The Top (1982-2003) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

It had been nine years since organist Jimmy Smith recorded for a major label when Bruce Lundvall approached him to make an album for Elektra Musician. Smith plays some unusual material (including Lionel Richie's "Endless Love" and the "Theme from M.A.S.H.") on this recording but swings everything and has a particularly strong supporting cast -- guitarist George Benson, Stanley Turrentine on tenor, bassist Ron Carter and drummer Grady Tate. A fine comeback date. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Off the Top 7:47
Jimmy Smith
2     Endless Love 7:06
Lionel Richie
3     Mimosa 5:49
George Benson
4     I'll Drink to That 7:34
Jimmy Smith
5     Suicide Is Painless 6:10
Michael Altman / Johnny Mandel
6     Ain't Misbehavin' 3:57
Harry Brooks / Andy Razaf / Fats Waller
7     Jimmy Smith Rap 1:08
Jimmy Smith
- Bonus Track -
8    Keep On Comin' (Live)    12:37
9    Be Yourself (Live)    8:06
10    No Problem (Live)    7:28
11    Callitwhachawana (Live)    8:18
Credits :
Bass – Ron Carter (faixas: 1 to 7)
Drums – Grady Tate (faixas: 1 to 7), Mike Baker (faixas: 8 to 11)
Guitar – George Benson (faixas: 1 to 7), Kenny Burrell (faixas: 8 to 11)
Saxophone – Johnny Griffin (faixas: 8 to 11), Stanley Turrentine (faixas: 1 to 7)