Black Coffee (Johnny "Hammond" Smith album)


Black Coffee is a live album by jazz organist Johnny "Hammond" Smith which was recorded in New Haven, Connecticut in 1962 and released on the Riverside label.

Reception

In his review for Allmusic, Scott Yanow states "Although influenced by Jimmy Smith, this particular organist was also a strong grooving player, able to play both blues and more complicated chord changes... Johnny "Hammond" Smith is heard at his best throughout".

Track listing

All compositions by Johnny "Hammond" Smith except as indicated
  1. "Black Coffee" - 4:19
  2. "Monterey Theme" - 3:03
  3. "I Remember Clifford" - 4:15
  4. "Far Away Places" - 7:14
  5. "Rufus Toofus" - 7:06
  6. "Body and Soul" - 6:20
  7. "He's a Real Gone Guy" - 5:38

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