This classic jazz instrumental broke with tradition, becoming a chart record after a vocal version had already charted. "Walk On The Wild Side", a movie theme, peaked at #21 in the charts of 1962.
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This classic jazz instrumental broke with tradition, becoming a chart record after a vocal version had already charted. "Walk On The Wild Side&q… read more
This classic jazz instrumental broke with tradition, becoming a chart record after a vocal version had already charted. "Walk On The Wild Side", a movie theme, peaked at #21 in… read more
Jimmy Smith (1925–2005) was a jazz musician whose instrument was the Hammond B-3 electric organ. Born James Oscar Smith on 8th December 1925 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA. Smith was influenced by both gospel and blues. He first achieved prominence in the 1950s where his recordings became popular on jukeboxes before there were commonly used terms to describe his unique musical flavor. In the sixties and seventies he helped create the jazz style known as soul jazz. Smith employed a unique technique to emulate a string bass player on the organ. Although he played walking bass lines … read more
Jimmy Smith (1925–2005) was a jazz musician whose instrument was the Hammond B-3 electric organ. Born James Oscar Smith on 8th December 1925 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA. Smith was infl… read more
Jimmy Smith (1925–2005) was a jazz musician whose instrument was the Hammond B-3 electric organ. Born James Oscar Smith on 8th December 1925 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA. Smith was influenced by both gospel and blues. He first achi… read more