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Louis Smith - Smithville (Gate) [Limited Edition] [180 Gram] [Remastered]

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Format: Vinyl
Label: MUSIC MATTERS (BLUEN
Rel. Date: 06/01/2010
UPC: 693692112047

Smithville (Gate) [Limited Edition] [180 Gram] [Remastered]
Artist: Louis Smith
Format: Vinyl
New: Not in stock
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Formats and Editions

DISC: 1

1. Smithville
2. Wetu
3. Embraceable You
4. There Will Never Be Another You
5. Later

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Louis Smith was one of the most vital jazz trumpeters of the late 1950s. His beautiful tone, fluent style and exciting solos competed with Lee Morgan and even Miles Davis. Smithville, from 1958, features him at the peak of his powers. Recorded the same year as Smith's heated appearance at the Newport Jazz Festival with Horace Silver, Smithville features the trumpeter interacting with tenor-saxophonist Charlie Rouse and pianist Sonny Clark on some stunning performances. The title cut, a lengthy themeless blues, is full of creative solos, 'Wetu' is explosive (with Rouse challenging Smith), and 'Embraceable You' contains emotional solos that make the George Gershwin ballad sound brand new. Louis Smith proves to be a masterful player whose solos are full of surprises and honest emotions. Smithville is a gem that all hard bop collectors will cherish.
        
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