SCCD 31096 Just Friends / Louis Smith Quintet Louis Smith’s first session in 18 years turned out to be a “ rewarding hard-bop outing of outstanding freshness ” ( Melody Maker ) 1. Blues for Jimmy (Louis Smith)2. Lulu (Louis Smith)3. Vaughn's bounce (Louis Smith)4. Quiet nights (Antonio Carlos Jobim)5. I remember Clifford (Benny Golson)6. …
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Louis Smith – Ballads For Lulu (SCCD 31268)
SCCD 31268 Ballads For Lulu / Louis Smith Quartet “ Trumpeter Louis Smith recorded for Blue Note in the 50s, joined the Horace Silver Quintet – then gave it all up for a career in teaching. Twenty years later he reappeared on SteepleChase and Ballads For Lulu may be his finest set since the comeback….Lovely, …
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Louis Smith – Prancin’ (SCCD 31121)
SCCD 31121 Prancin' / Louis Smith Quintet “.. . Prancin’ confirms what some listeners have known for many years – that Louis Smith is among the most engaging trumpet soloists in jazz. Thankfully, the opportunity to savour his mature, well rounded style is no longer being denied to us. An album to buy without the …