The Cat

by Jimmy Smith

Overview

Compared to his earlier Blue Note recordings, organist Jimmy Smith's outings for Verve are not as strong from a jazz standpoint. Certainly his renditions of the "Theme from Joy House," "The Cat," and the "Main Title from The Carpetbaggers" are not all that significant. However, this set has some tasteful arrangements for the big band by Lalo Schifrin, and some good playing by the great organist on a variety of other blues-oriented material. Also, the combination of organ with a big band is sometimes quite appealing, making this album worth picking up despite its commercial focus. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	08/15/2025
Label:	Universal Japan
UPC:	4988031759295

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Jimmy Smith   Primary Artist,Organ
Lalo Schifrin   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Conductor
Kenny Burrell   Guest Artist,Guitar
Grady Tate   Guest Artist,Drums
Urbie Green   Guest Artist,Trombone
Jimmy Cleveland   Guest Artist,Trombone
Snooky Young   Guest Artist,Trumpet
Thad Jones   Guest Artist,Trumpet
Don Butterfield   Tuba
Ernie Royal   Trumpet
Bill Correa   French Horn
Irvin "Marky" Markowitz   Trumpet
Earl Chapin   French Horn
Billy Byers   Trombone
Tony Studd   Trombone (Bass)
James Buffington   French Horn
Phil Kraus   Percussion
Ray Alonge   French Horn
George Duvivier   Bass
Jimmy Maxwell   Trumpet
Bernie Glow   Trumpet

Technical Credits

Lalo Schifrin   Composer,Recording Arranger,Arranger
Ray Colcord   Composer
Ken Whitmore   Cover Photo
Al "Jazzbo" Collins   Liner Notes
W.C. Handy   Composer
Johnny Mercer   Composer
Peggy Lee   Composer
Spencer Williams   Composer
Harold Arlen   Composer
Creed Taylor   Producer
Eddie Harris   Composer
Elmer Bernstein   Composer
Val Valentin   Director of Engineering
Rudy Van Gelder   Engineer
Rick Ward   Composer
Jimmy Smith   Composer