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The Sound of the Johnny Smith Guitar

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The Sound of the Johnny Smith Guitar

Originally released on Roulette Jazz, Johnny Smith- The Sound of the Johnny Smith Guitar. Two 1960 albums by this virtuoso guitarist are issued on CD for he first time: The Sound of the Johnny Smith Guitar (tracks 1-10) with Hank Jones, George Duvivier and Ed Shaughnessy and Plus The Trio (tracks 11-20) with his regular group. Famous for his version of "Moonlight In Vermont" with Stan Getz and as the composer of the Ventures hit "Walk, Don't Run," Smith has become an important guiter hero as well as a solid, respected artist.
The 20 performances include standards and jazz classics by Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell and Duke Ellington. All tracks are newly remixed and mastered in 24-bit with great result.
Personnel on tracks 1-9:
Johnny Smith: Guitar.
Hank Jones: Piano.
George Duvuver: Bass.
Ed Shaughnessy: Drums.

Personnel on tracks 1-20:
Johnny Smith: Guitar.
Bob Pancoast: Piano.
George Roumanis: Bass.
Mousey Alexander: Drums.
Recorded in New York City in 1960 & 1961.
Country USA
Brand WEA
Manufacturer Blue Note Records
Binding Audio CD
ReleaseDate 2001-09-11
UnitCount 1
Format Original recording remastered
UPCs 724353179229
EANs 0724353179229

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