A New Sound... A New Star..., Vol. 1


A New Sound... A New Star..., Vol. 1 is the debut album by the American jazz organist Jimmy Smith, recorded on February 18, 1956 and released on Blue Note later that year.

Background

The album was rereleased on CD combined with Smith's following two LPs, A New Sound – A New Star, Vol. 2 and Jimmy Smith at the Organ|Jimmy Smith at the Organ].

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states, "The debut of organist Jimmy Smith on records was a major event, for he introduced a completely new and very influential style on the organ, one that virtually changed the way the instrument is played."

Track listing

Side 1

  1. "The Way You Look Tonight" – 5:04
  2. "You Get 'Cha" – 4:23
  3. "Midnight Sun (Lionel Hampton and [Sonny Burke song)|Midnight Sun]" – 4:26
  4. "Oh, Lady Be Good!" – 5:49

Side 2

  1. "The High and the Mighty" – 4:21
  2. "But Not for Me" – 4:30
  3. "The Preacher" – 4:35
  4. "Tenderly" – 3:56
  5. "Joy of Man's Desiring|Joy]" – 3:13

Personnel

Musicians

Technical personnel