Jimmy Smith: Midnight Special versione su CD in standard edizione. Questa particolare edizione è stata pubblicata in REGNO UNITO nella casa editrice Hallmark Music & Entertainment in data 22. marzo 2023.

"Midnight Special" is a classic jazz album by the renowned organist Jimmy Smith, released in 1961. This album showcases Smith's virtuosic skills on the Hammond B-3 organ, accompanied by a stellar lineup of musicians including Stanley Turrentine on tenor saxophone, Kenny Burrell on guitar, and Donald Bailey on drums. The record features seven tracks that blend soulful grooves with blues and bebop influences. The title track, "Midnight Special," sets the tone with its infectious rhythm and blues vibe. The rendition of George Gershwin's "Summertime" offers a laid-back, sultry interpretation of the standard. "A Subtle One" provides a platform for Smith's improvisational prowess, while "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You" is a nod to the Tin Pan Alley era with its romantic melody. "Jumpin' The Blues," as the name suggests, is a lively jump blues number. "Why Was I Born" adds a touch of introspective lyricism to the mix, and the album closes with a rousing version of Count Basie's "One O'Clock Jump." Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio in New Jersey and produced by Alfred Lion for Blue Note Records, "Midnight Special" remains a timeless piece in Jimmy Smith's discography and a must-have for fans of jazz organ music.

Album comprende generi Blues, Jazz, Soul-Jazz e Hard Bop.