Johnny Smith, The Neil Bridge Trio - Jazz in the Springs (Live) (2024)

Tracklist

01. Shiny Stockings (Live) [feat. The Neil Bridge Trio]
02. Prelude to a Kiss (Live) [feat. The Neil Bridge Trio]
03. Here's That Rainy Day (Live) [feat. The Neil Bridge Trio]
04. A Day in the Life of a Fool (Live) [feat. The Neil Bridge Trio]
05. Bluesette (Live) [feat. The Neil Bridge Trio]
06. Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most (Live) [feat. The Neil Bridge Trio]
07. On Green Dolphin Street (Live) [feat. The Neil Bridge Trio]
08. Shenandoa (Live) [feat. The Neil Bridge Trio]
09. I'm Old Fashioned (Live) [feat. The Neil Bridge Trio]
10. Golden Earrings (Live) [feat. The Neil Bridge Trio]
11. The Shadow of Your Smile (Live) [feat. The Neil Bridge Trio]
12. Girl from Ipanema (Live) [feat. The Neil Bridge Trio]
13. Stella by Starlight (Live) [feat. The Neil Bridge Trio]
14. One O'Clock Jump (Live) [feat. The Neil Bridge Trio]

While the venue of this recording is not yet known, the location is definite - Colorado Springs, Colorado, Johnny Smith’s home city. After the rigors of touring and the perfectionism of recording, it was rare that Johnny would have time to play without traveling, except for his gigs with the Air Force Falconaires.

This was a special concert about which very little is known - there are no contemporary newspaper articles near the concert date of December 8th, 1966, either reviewing or advertising the show, yet it was extremely well-attended.

The songlist is familiar with any Johnny Smith fan, particularly One O’Clock Jump, with which he would most often close his shows, as well as Bluesette, Shiny Stockings, and all his other favorites. Of particular interest are the three guitar solo songs, Shenandoah, I’m Old Fashioned, and Golden Earrings, all treated with reverence and respect by an artist who knows what these songs mean, both to him and to his audience.

This version of Girl from Ipanema is a standout, and pay close attention to On Green Dolphin Street! Though the tape was damaged for the intro, the production staff decided to keep the tune on the list anyway, because it truly is a classic.

There is no “hurry” here. No one wants the evening to end. Each tune is different from the way it has ever been played before, resulting in a complete concert experience that we can now share with those who were there.

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