Six Views of the Blues


Six Views of the Blues is an album by the American jazz organist Jimmy Smith. It features performances recorded in 1958, but it wasn't released on the Blue Note label until 1999. Originally, the single "The Swingin' Shepherd Blues" was released in 1958 as Blue Note 45–1711.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden awarded the album 3 stars, stating:

Track listing

  1. "St. Louis Blues" – 8:38
  2. "The Swingin' Shepherd Blues" – 3:55
  3. "Blues No. 1" – 6:25
  4. "Blues No. 3" – 7:10
  5. "Blues No. 4" – 10:45
  6. "Blues No. 2" – 9:00

Personnel

Musicians

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