Root Down - Live 1972 (180g) [LP]

"Root Down" (1972) by Jimmy Smith is an energetic live album that shows the legendary organist at his best. Recorded on February 8, 1972 in Los Angeles, this LP showcases Smith's masterful improvisations and electrifying jazz-funk grooves.

With tracks like "Root Down" and "Sagg Shootin' His Arrow", the album blends jazz, soul and R&B in a way that was groundbreaking for the time. The live setting allows the musicians to really shine. Smith and his band, which also includes guitarist Arthur Adams and drummer Paul Humphrey, Wilton Felder on bass, Buck Clarke on congas and percussion and Steve Williams on harmonica, deliver a strong, dynamic performance. The album was recorded under the direction of Eric Miller and produced by Eddy Ray.

"Root Down" is a must for all jazz and funk fans, offering an unadulterated, unfiltered experience of one of the greats of the genre at the height of his powers. The infectious rhythms and tight interplay make the album a timeless classic in the world of live jazz recordings.

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