Softly as a Summer Breeze

Softly as a Summer Breeze is an album by American jazz organist Jimmy Smith featuring performances recorded in 1958 but not released on the Blue Note label until 1965. The album was rereleased on CD with four bonus tracks recorded at a later session.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars stating

Track listing

"These Foolish Things" – 5:27
"Hackensack" – 5:58
"It Could Happen to You" – 6:16
"Sometimes I'm Happy" – 8:21
"Someone to Watch Over Me" – 6:30
"One for Philly Joe" – 4:46

Bonus tracks on 1998 CD reissue

"Willow Weep for Me" – 3:24
"Ain't No Use" – 2:40
"Angel Eyes" – 3:25
"Ain't That Love" – 2:45

Personnel

Musicians

Jimmy Smith – organ
Kenny Burrell – guitar,
Eddie McFadden – guitar,
Ray Crawford – guitar,
Philly Joe Jones – drums,
Donald Bailey – drums,
Bill Henderson – vocals,

Technical

Alfred Lion – producer
Rudy Van Gelder – engineer
Reid Miles – design
Jean-Pierre Leloir – photography
Leonard Feather – liner notes