Soulland

Midnight Special captures the soulful swing of Jimmy Smith at the height of his powers on the Hammond B-3 organ. Recorded in 1960 with tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine, guitarist Kenny Burrell, and drummer Donald Bailey, the album is a quintessential meeting of blues, gospel, and modern jazz. The title track, a simmering groove inspired by traditional folk rhythms, sets the tone for a record that balances raw drive with lyrical sophistication.Smith, who virtually reinvented the jazz organ du