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This release contains Jimmy Smith's complete classic Sermon sessions for the first time ever on a single set, in chronological order. These are his only preserved collaborations with Lee Morgan, the formidable trumpet player whose life came to a tragic end after being shot by his girlfriend at the tender age of 33. Tenor saxophonist Tina Brooks is also featured here. The outstanding reedman would pass away at the age of 42 after a life of drug addiction and self abuse. When these recordings were made, all of these musicians were in their early or late twenties.
- Jimmy Smith - org
- Lee Morgan - tp
- Curtis Fuller - tb
- Lou Donaldson - as
- George Coleman - as
- Tina Brooks - ts
- Kenny Burrell - g
- Eddie McFadden - g
- Art Blakey - d
- Donald Bailey - d
Disc One
01. J.O.S. (11:59)
02. What Is This Thing Called Love (15:17)
03. Just Friends (15:19)
04. Cherokee (20:22)
05. Little Girl Blue (5:20)
06. 'S Wonderful (5:01)
Disc Two
01. The Blue Room (5:33)
02. Blues After All (6:08)
03. Lover Man (7:02)
04. Confirmation (10:35)
05. Au Privave (15:12)
06. Flamingo (8:03)
07. The Sermon (20:13)
