Jazz / Soul-Jazz; Hard Bop; Jazz-Funk
Recorded: Aug 22-24, 2004, Tempest Recording, Tempe, Arizona
When Jimmy Smith sat in with Joey DeFrancesco live in concert (preserved on Incredible, Concord Jazz) it was a long overdue, historic event - and one that demanded a follow-up. Here at last - in both their first complete album together and first studio recording together - two generations of jazz organ legends swing head to head in a recording that at once honors the jazz organ heritage while it also leads the way into its soulful future. Featuring a compelling mix of standards and in-the-pocket DeFrancesco and Smith originals - plus the fiery saxophone of special guest James Moody - DeFrancesco, Smith and their smoking Hammond B-3s are absolutely on fire in what is sure to be considered a jazz organ classic.
Joey DeFrancesco - piano, Hammond b-3 organ
Jimmy Smith - Hammond b-3 organ
Paul Bollenback - sitar
James Moody - tenor saxophone
Tony Banda - double bass
Mel Brown - bass guitar
Byron Landham - drums, gong
Steve Ferrone - drums
Ramon Banda - timbales |
