| Jimmy Smith at the Organ | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Jimmy Smith |
| Cover: | Jimmy Smith at the Organ, Volume 1.jpg |
| Caption: | Volume 1 |
| Released: | 1957 |
| Recorded: | February 12–13, 1957 |
| Studio: | Manhattan Towers, NYC |
| Genre: | Hard bop |
| Label: | Blue Note BLP 1551 (Vol. 1) BLP 1552 (Vol. 2) |
| Producer: | Alfred Lion |
Jimmy Smith at the Organ, Vols. 1 & 2 are a pair of separate but related albums by American jazz organist Jimmy Smith, recorded over February 12–13, 1957 and released on Blue Note in 1957 and 1958 respectively.[1]
Billboard magazine gave Volume 1 three-out-of-four stars, stating that "Smith reiterates his ability to make the organ a functional, jazz instrument", and praising Smith's, Donaldson's, and Burrell's solos.[2]
AllMusic jazz critic Scott Yanow says, "There is a fair amount of variety on this jam session LP. ... The music will be enjoyed by bop fans even though nothing all that essential occurs." and "Excellent bop-oriented jam sessions."
The JazzTimes review states: "Smith's 10-minute face-off with Blakey on 'The Duel' reaches some outré peaks, while the great organist's duet with Donaldson on 'Summertime' is a marvel of melodic improvisation."[3]