The GREAT Jimmy Smith

I'm always amazed by the similarities between art and music. But more specifically, between animation and music. They work so well together. I guess one of the reasons is that they both have 'timing' as an essential part of their structure. Some of my fave examples are Fantasia (classical music), the Tom n Jerry shorts (theres jazz music from the 40's and classical too) and a lot of the work by Chuck Jones. A friend got me this Jimmy Smith collection as a christmas gift..I mean I know about Mr Smith, he's one of my fave jazzers. But I just have to recommend this one to all the jazz lovers out there that know about or have yet to discover the amazing sounds that come from the keys when Jimmy touches them. Its a great intro to one of the best periods of his career, the Blue Note years. BE WARNED: Jimmy is smokin and swingin hard on every track so be prepared to tap you're feet or bob your head to the beat. Check out 'Get Happy' on disc one..ohh boy!

Dan