Great Scott! (1958 Shirley Scott album) explained

Great Scott!
Type:studio
Artist:Shirley Scott
Cover:Great Scott! (album).jpg
Released:1959
Recorded:May 23, 1958
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack
Genre:Jazz
Length:51:36
Label:Prestige
PR 7143
Producer:Bob Weinstock
Next Title:The Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis Cookbook
Next Year:1958

Great Scott! is the debut album by organist Shirley Scott recorded in 1958 for the Prestige label.[1]

Reception

The Allmusic review stated "Great Scott! was her first out-front contribution to popularizing the organ in a jazz format that also drew on parts of blues and soul music. She displays admirable command of the instrument's swoops and funky glows here".[2]

Track listing

  1. "Brazil" (Ary Barroso) - 2:26
  2. "The Scott" (Shirley Scott) - 3:05
  3. "Cherokee" (Ray Noble) - 5:19
  4. "Nothing Ever Changes My Love for You" (Marvin Fisher, Jack Segal) - 4:36
  5. "Trees" (Joyce Kilmer, Oscar Rasbach) - 6:57
  6. "All of You" (Cole Porter) - 3:20
  7. "Goodbye" (Gordon Jenkins) - 5:00
  8. "Four" (Miles Davis) - 3:53

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. Payne, D. Shirley Scott discography accessed June 28, 2012
  2. Unterberger, R. Allmusic Review accessed June 28, 2012