Jimmy Smith archive
Read Soul-Jazz: Where Jazz, Blues And Gospel Meet Jazz24
January 4, 2010 – Hear five classic examples of a groove-oriented style that's built from the bottom up. Jazz24
Read Poolside Party: '70s Jazz With A Splash Of Funk WBGO
July 29, 2009 – Hear some deep '70s jazz; the kind that leaves a funk aroma and washes off when you take the plunge. WBGO
Read Jazz BBQ: Songs For A Summer Grill WESA
July 15, 2009 – Toss everything on the grill and get down with these grill-friendly jazz tunes. WESA
Read Hard Up: Jazz For Empty Pockets WESA
May 4, 2009 – Feeling broke? Listen to these five jazz tunes: a good investment for your ears and your soul. WESA
Listen Jimmy Smith: Organ Grinder Swing
September 3, 2008 – He helped bring the Hammond B-3 organ from novelty status to the forefront of the jazz community.
Listen Jazz Organist Jimmy Smith Dies
February 9, 2005 – Smith is credited with creating the distinctive sound of "soul jazz."
Listen Jazz Critic Kevin Whitehead: Best of 2004
December 23, 2004 – Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead gives the lowdown on 2004 jazz releases — and also a book and calendar.
Listen Jimmy Smith: 'The Sermon'
August 1, 2001 – Within a few years of his start in 1951, Jimmy Smith was considered of the master of the instrument.