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 (musician)|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|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" – 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" – 3:13

Personnel

Musicians

Technical personnel