Jimmy Smithwas a self-taught pianist who abandoned the instrument in 1954 in favour of the Hammond B3 organ, renting a Philadelphia warehouse and woodshedding for a year until he emerged with a revolutionary style that immediately caught the ear of Alfred Lion. The Blue Note boss dubbed himThe Incredible Jimmy Smithand recorded the B3 innovator as frequently as he could between 1956 and 1963.Its a testament to Smiths volcanic creativity that he recorded not one but two soul jazz classics Midnight SpecialandBack at the Chicken Shack when he entered Rudy Van Gelders studio on April 25, 1960 withStanley Turrentineon tenor saxophone,Kenny Burrellon guitar, andDonald Baileyon drums.

UHQ-CDs reproduce the sound of original master tapes as faithfully as possible by utilizing new transfer technologies and improved materials to produce high-quality sound with a better representation of the whole stage. UHQ-CDs comply with CD standards and can be played on existing players. Each title is presented in a UHQ-CD jewel case with an obi-strip and the original sleeve notes reproduced on the back inlay.

Tracklist:
1. Back At The Chicken Shack
2. When I Grow Too Old To Dream
3. Minor Chant
4. Messy Bessie