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| 1. | Where or When
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| 2. | Tabu
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| 3. | Moonlight in Vermont
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| 4. | Jaguar
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| 5. | Stars Fell on Alabama
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| 6. | Tenderly
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| 7. | (I Don't Stand A) Ghost of a Chance
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| 8. | Vilia
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| 9. | Cavu
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| 10. | I'll Be Around
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| 11. | Yesterdays
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| 12. | Cherokee
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| 13. | Sometimes I'm Happy
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| 14. | Nice Work If You Can Get It
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| 15. | Jaguar [Alternate Version]
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| 16. | My Funny Valentine
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Jazz
Johnny Smith - Guitar
Arnold Fishkind - Bass
Bob Carter - Bass
Don Lamond - Drums
Eddie Safranski - Bass
Morey Feld - Drums
Sanford Gold - Piano
Stan Getz - Sax (Tenor)
This reissue contains Smith's famous rendition of "Moonlight In Vermont" as well as an alternate version of "Jaguar" and 6 additional tracks, 3 of which feature Stan Getz.
Johnny Smith's best-known album, 1952's MOONLIGHT IN VERMONT (also the title of his signature song), assured the guitarist a place in jazz history. While saxophone legend Stan Getz is a prominent guest on the record, and certainly threatens to steal the show on numerous occasions, the spotlight never strays too far from Smith, who easily entrances with his supremely laid-back style. Consisting almost entirely of standards, MOONLIGHT is ideal for lulling listeners to sleep (in the most pleasing sense), as Smith's spare, chiming six-string lines gently mesh with the subtle rhythmic backing and Getz's resonant sax playing, as revealed on lilting renditions of "Where or When" and "Stars Fell on Alabama." Of course, the title track is the main attraction of the disc, garnering its reputation with gorgeously delicate work by the entire ensemble. The epitome of Smith's mesmerizing, soporific style of jazz, MOONLIGHT IN VERMONT is all that most listeners will need by this amiable artist.
* Bob Parent - Design, Photography
* Malcolm Addey - Mastering, Tape Transfer
* Michael Cuscuna - Producer
* Patrick Roques - Reissue Design
* Pete Welding - Liner Notes
* Teddy Reig - Producer
All of guitarist Johnny Smith's most important recordings are on this definitive CD reissue. The talented guitarist (who always featured a very attractive tone and a relaxed style) had a major hit with "Moonlight in Vermont," thanks in large part to tenor saxophonist Stan Getz (who is heard on seven of the selections), and Smith was quite popular during the first half of the 1950s. This CD has all of the guitarist's 1952-1953 recordings except for three cuts (two done with organist Joe Mooney) and has a previously unreleased alternate take of "Jaguar." With such sidemen as Getz or fellow tenors Zoot Sims and Paul Quinichette and a solid rhythm section, Smith brings melodic beauty to a variety of standards, including "Where or When," "My Funny Valentine," "Tenderly," and "Cherokee." Recommended. [The remastered edition restores the original track listing and includes one alternate take of "Jaguar."]
--- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Johnny Smith
Active Decades: '50s, '60s, '70s and '90s
Born: Jun 25, 1922 in Birmingham, AL
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Cool, Mainstream Jazz
Guitarist Johnny Smith will always be best remembered for his 1952 hit recording of "Moonlight in Vermont," a mellow ballad that also features Stan Getz. Smith, whose chordal-oriented style is self-taught, originally played trumpet, violin, and viola before switching to guitar. A studio musician from 1947 on, Smith's impressive technique and quiet sound made him in great demand even before "Moonlight" and, although he never had another hit, he was a popular attraction throughout the 1950s. After moving to Colorado in the 1960s he opened a music store, taught, and maintained a lower profile, occasionally recording in New York.
--- Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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