Back At The Chicken Shack

I don't have anything technical to say about this album. But I will say that I want to have a party. And I want there to be an impending snowstorm and the only people who show up are the ones who will brave the weather. And then the snow starts and we all go outside and marvel at how the snow twinkles in the moonlight. And then we come back inside, pour mugs of mulled wine and put on this album in the low light of winter.

I will be returning to the chicken shack

Nice, must remember it for when I host a dinner party with intellectuals.

This album was perfect for my 2nd covid vaccine fever stupor. I listened to it in the shower while getting my ass kicked by the shot, and boy did it put me in such a peaceful place. I love Jimmy's warm organ sound so much. But you know when rappers say "He got killed on his own track," when a featured artist outshines them on a song? Jimmy's saxophonist killed him big on this album. I felt like that sax dominated this album while his organ playing was kind of relegated to second chair. Not to say he isn't a fantastic organist or bandleader, but I did find myself grooving to this sax in a big way. I really love this sound, and it inspired my to seek out more music like this, so I have to give it points for inspiration.

Great for summer background. Sittin on da porch. Cookin a nice meal. Do something active but lowkey, turn this bad larry on.

banger banger banger banger banger banger banger banger banger banger banger

I expected to hate this album (I'm not a big jazz fan) but I ended up loving it. The grooves are tight, the musicianship is superb, and the performances are top-notch. The only reason that this didn't get full marks is because a couple of the tracks do drag on a bit. At 45 minutes long and only 5 tracks, this is somewhat inevitable. The really remarkable thing is that most of the tracks DON'T feel like they're too long.

21st September 2021 Listened on the living room speaker while we tidied the flat. I LOVED this, it sounds like the inside of my head. Bluesy, jazzy, laid back, can fit any mood any time of day.

Points for putting a dog on the cover, and this was inoffensive as background music, but it also didn't do anything for me. I just don't enjoy jazz that much. 2.1

It’s good but I’m not “moved” by it. Just seems like simple jazz to me.

I’m not versed enough in jazz to render an opinion so I’ll give what appears to be a classic 5 stars. I’d only listen to this as background music.

Funky.

You know I be vibing to jazz! Lol makes me feel like I’m in a smoky club

Back at the Chicken Shack This is probably my favourite of the jazz albums we’ve had so far. With the focus split between organ, sax and guitar and the clear crossover with soul it’s actually very pleasantly listenable. Back at the Chicken Shack sounds a lot like Green Onions, so I presume this was a big influence on Booker T. However this was recorded in 1960, but wasn’t released until 1963, and Green Onions came out in 1962, so who knows. To my untrained ear they are both 12 bar blues (please correct me!), and feature the hammond so I can see there is a lot in common purely from a sonic point of view, but I presume it may be a consequence of this album being a bridge between jazz and soul and also Booker T being into jazz also. Nevertheless nice song. When I Grow Too Old to Dream is a very nice melody and is played with quite a nice soft feel. I should dislike the sax, but I actually like it, it doesn’t get too far away from the melody and the organ works very nicely in the back of the mix, kind of anchoring it to the band. The sax blarps and dominates a little too much Minor Chant, making it a little too close to the stereotypical jazz sound I’m not keen on, although the keyboard is nice. Messy Bessie I really like, although again the sax is prominent it again feels much more melodic and less obtrusive than Minor Chant, and is only one part of the soloing, rather than the dominant part. The guitar is great, some little bluesy touches and a nice counterpoint to the organ and sax Overall I liked this, I found it a very nice listen, which isn’t always the case with this sort of album. I’m almost tempted to go 4, and although I will come back to this, I’m not sure how frequently, which I think would put it as a high 3. 🐓🐓🐓 Playlist submission: Back at the Chicken Shack

Fine but not amazing

Pretty solid instrumental track, but being an instrumental only project can get boring and feel repetitive at times. The solos can be entertaining and the album doesn’t have any “bad” songs on it, just not interesting or stand out enough to really warrant a spot on the playlist.

Easily the most hilarious album I’ve come across so far, other than that, it’s jazz. Can’t hate it, can’t love it 4.5/10

fantastic jazz

just a wonderful album

There have not been many pure instrumental albums so far, and the ones that were close are ones that I wish didn't have the small amount of lyrics they had. Right off the bat I was finding myself thinking we need more jazz organ. It's a fun album to have in the background. Nice to shuffle about to and reminds me of baseball for some reason. As it went on, I retracted my thought about needing more as I think this amount is just right. I still like it just fine, but a little goes further than I expected. I can't say I really distinguished many songs from one or the other on the first listen, but had a good time from start to finish. Some jazz can get a little complicated but this is a nice steady bop for 45 minutes. Favorite track "Back at the Chicken Shack" (mostly because that's the one I know the title of) 4/5

At first I wondered 'why does he keep going back to the chicken shack', but now I do in fact get why he keeps coming back to the chicken shack

This record grooves so hard. Just cool, funky laid back tunes carried throughout. Everybody in the group gets their turn, but I really noticed how tight the bass and Jimmy’s keys are on every track. The melodies haven’t stuck with me just yet but it’s definitely something I’ll revisit.

Great Jazz album. Loved the guitar and sax especially. Great use of electric organ. Simple yet complex album. Dug it a lot

Really chill and easy listening. Surprised at how early this was too, I’m a fan

Pretty damn good Jazz album. Sounds ahead of its time

What a lovely, funky, jazz album! Really cool with the organ. Best track: Minor Chant.

Ganske fedt - for jeg læste om ham blev jeg glad fordi Hammond B-3 bare har så distinkt en lyd! Så det var sjovt at finde ud af at det var Jimmy Smith som gjorde orgelet populær i jazzzzz

Difficult for me to rate soft organ jazz. The music gave me warm and fuzzy feelings, and I would love to have this playing in the background as I sipped a glass of red wine next to some candles in a dim restaurant.

If this was playing in a stuck lift I’d be happy to wait to be rescued.

The pretty cool Jimmy Smith.

This was good but it’s hard to me to really listen to something that doesn’t have lyrics or very minimal lyrics.

This was the most boring music I've ever listened to. I would never have listened to it if not for it being on the list. I'm sure there's a good amount of talent and skill involved in the music but I was not left with any positive feelings. I know I'm harsh but it definitely wasn't for me.

What a great jazz album. Jimmy Smith’s organ playing is on point, but like I saw some other reviews say, that sax player 100% stole the show. This was a great rainy Sunday morning listen.

Best record cover and name. Could listen to this anywhere, any time.

Thanks to the Beastie Boys, I was introduced to Jimmy Smith a while back. Let me tell you, he does not disappoint. Ever. I have picked up several of his albums on reputation alone and they've all been worth it. This is no exception.

I don’t like Jazz but I loved this. Brilliant album

Great jazz album

Really liked this one.

Loved this. I think it would be wonderful added to my jazz music rotation.

Amazinggg

I could chill at the chicken shack all day with these tunes

Nice keys

Great jazz album!

Very cool

Perfect jazz album, what more could you want. Fantastic sound, musicians, solos, tunes.

Loved this a lot.

Another amazing Jazz album!!

You like jazz? 🐝

My points of contact with jazz are not that great, although I like the genre. I'm not that familiar with it. That's why Jimmy Smith and this album didn't mean anything to me. My interest was piqued by the genre classifications of jazz and funk. And I was not disappointed. A great album that will now find its way into my collection and that I will certainly listen to more often. I'm happy to take part in the project for something like this. 5/5

This was an absolute gem. Perfect in every way.

If this is about rooting chickens and Hasil Adkins isn't also on this list, I'm gonna be fuming.

This is my kind of Jazz

I liked it! And I will be checking out the rest of Jimmy Smith's albums. Good stuff!

Perfect jazz! What else can I say?

albumcím: 10/10 borító: 15/10 és a zene is igen kiváló!

She chicken on my shack till I back

damn the tracks on this album are so smooth, I can't believe it's from the 60's

just some great laid back jazz stuff. everyone performs well and the vibes are amazing. good shit

I really enjoyed this.

Very nice, perfect groovjazz

Great! Want to listen again

Thought this was a good album. Could say it was a little repetitive with the same underlying rhythm throughout but that didn't detract from the enjoyment, maybe enhanced it a little because it gave the music its own statement. I would place it in the genre of modern jazz as opposed to that of funk but who am I to argue that point 😅. A good listen

This is so good it’s almost a caricature of cool.

The chicken shack is far too small to contain such music that feels big. Jimmy Smith, alongside Stanley Turrentine, Kenny Burrell and Donald Bailey, gives us around forty minutes of pure soulful jazz; the kind that would be suitable for walks outdoors basking in the warm Autumn air. Why would one go back to the claustrophobic shack after experiencing music quite like this? I will never know.

Excellent playing

This is outstanding. Loved it.

Absolutely fucking incredibile

I love jazz from this era, but hadn’t heard this before. Hard to think of anything but positive vibes from my time with this one.

Man, an organ in jazz music is a fantastic idea!! This is like soul jazz or jazz-funk. Really hopping music. Excellent for a dinner party. Favourite songs: Back at the Chicken Shack, Minor Chant, Messy Bessie, On the Sunny Side of the Street Least favourite songs: if forced to pick, When I Grow Too Old to Dream 5/5

Great stuff here from Jimmy. That saxophonist is something else too.

Fantastic album with excellent groovy tracks

Hell yeah

That B3 always gives me the classic memphis soul feel, but here's it's used in a jazz setting, with more melodic and improvised lines. A funky, soulful jazz record.

HEERLIJK

Amazing masterpiece!

Some might say “Life is too short for Jazz”. I disagree. Make room for Jazz like this. Sublime.

Laid back with killer sax and Hammond organ. I have enjoyed this album immensely. I listened to it most of my work day. I used to have his Dynamic Duo CD with Wes Montgomery and that one is good also, but I like this type of blues jazz a little more. Thanks album generator, this one's a real gem.

Pretty good actually, I liked the jazz a lot

Fun, light, swanky. This might be my favorite brand of jazz. It just puts you in a good mood.

Nice jazz

Absolutely 5 stars for this genius, classical-jazzy-discotecque bluesy 50s/60s coffee shop beatnik concept album. The organ is the finishing icing touch for me.

That was amazing.

Oh wow !!!

Fabulous album and players. Jimmy excels and is backed by an in form Kenny Burrell. Stanley Turrentine blows so well and Donald Bailey keeps the groove going. Love it!

Ever been a jazz guy and this changed my mind; incredibly fun and vibrant.

A chill jazz album, nothing wrong with it. I don't know a lot about jazz to know why this album is on here, but I have no notes. 5*

Funky genius. I wouldn’t say I know much about jazz, but I know what I love, and this is definitely it. I guess this predates some of the 70s soul jazz, which I think tends to get a bad rap for being too commercial, cool, and uncreative, but when it’s this awesome, I can’t see how any jazz lover ought complain.

I didn't know what to expect with this one but what I heard I loved. Will definitely come back to this some day. 5 stars for me just because I usually prefer lyrics but this had me captured from start to finish.

From the album cover I was not expecting jazz. I loved this. Smooth and relaxing.

One of Blue Note's best.

So awesome. Bluesy jazz with that electric organ sound. Gotta listen to more Jimmy Smith

Loved it!

This is the most misleading album title and cover art of all time. Hiding a brilliant jazz album behind this facade is some double secret agent tomfoolery. I don't know how I have never heard or heard or this before, but I will be revisiting this like an exclusive top shelf speakeasy I've been accidentally allowed entry into and have been told I'm welcome back anytime.

proper good album

Iconic Hammond organ that could only be Jimmy Smith.

A surprise! What a wonderful album.

Gran álbum. Jazz del bueno. Guardado para la colección.

Great to listen to as I got the kids ready for the day. 43 minutes flew by!

Very chill jazz

We're at the 10% mark and there's been only one other jazz album so far. I'm so happy this one made the list! It's not one of the usual suspects from Miles or Coltrane, but man, it really captures a lot of mid-century jazz greatness. It's not flashy. It's not pushing the envelope or redefining anything. But if you walked into a bar and these cats were laying this stuff down, you'd remember it forever.