Root Down
$24.98
Limited 180 gram vinyl LP pressing. Root Down captures the king of the Hammond B3 organ, Jimmy Smith, playing down and dirty R&B. The album includes two versions (one previously unissued) of Smith's "Root Down, a song covered by the Beastie Boys in 1994. There is also a hypnotic reading of Al Green's pleading "Let's Stay Together," which yet again proves that Jimmy Smith is a man with a lot of soul. Jimmy achieved the rare distinction of releasing a series of instrumental jazz albums that often charted on Billboard. Smith helped popularize the Hammond B-3 electric organ, creating an indelible link between sixties soul and jazz improvisation.
Tracklist
| # | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sagg Shootin' His Arrow | 7:01 |
| 2 | For Everyone Under The Sun | 5:54 |
| 3 | After Hours | 7:45 |
| # | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root Down (And Get It) | 7:44 |
| 2 | Let's Stay Together | 6:26 |
| 3 | Slow Down Sagg | 6:43 |