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It is a nice listen, I would have it on as background music, but I don't find this style of jazz to stand out or be particularly engaging
Great players, great album art, but wanted more from this one
Þetta kom hressilega vel á óvart. Ég þekkti ekki til Jimmy Smith áður en ég byrjaði að hlusta en varð samstundis mjög hrifinn og þökk sé skemmtilegu nafni á plötunni mun ég muna eftir henni og þar af leiðandi setja hana aftur á. Ég fílaði þetta allaveganna mjög mikið.
This is one of those albums that really doesn't need to be on here but doesn't anger or even baffle me with its inclusion, unlike other albums. (Am I just gonna be known as the guy that hates Haunted Dancehall?) Anyways, Back at the Chicken Shack doesn't upset me with its inclusion because its a perfectly fine album. The musical contents are solid. The writing is nonexistent, but that's okay. Instrumental albums are valid too. The sound is nice. It does feel kind of samey throughout, but with only 37 minutes of run time, it doesn't drag or get old. This album isn't very compelling, but it also gives me no reason to think negatively of it. Light 3/5.
Great jazz/funk. The sax really dominates.
Bluesy blue blues
Blue Note had a classic album sound and structure and Back At The Chicken Shack is possibly a perfect example of just what made this structure work so well. I could pick 101 released on Blue Note between ‘56 and ‘70 that could feasibly be on this list, but Jimmy Smith is a good choice. He’s a very warm performer, I first fell in love with him through his excellent rendition of Just Friends on the excellent album House Party, and his style of Hard Bop is one of the best for introducing people to Jazz. It’s got enough intellectual musical edge that it satisfies that part of the brain that I listen to Jazz with, but it’s also got enough solid blues and R&B backing that it doesn’t feel intimidating. This isn’t jumping straight into Ascension or Free Jazz. But I can guarantee that if you found something to like on this album, if you give it enough time and nurture that little Jazz flame in the back of your head, you’ll get to those albums eventually. I’d check out more Jimmy Smith, then go on to some Dexter Gordon, Go! is a good place to start, or Lee Morgan, check out the Sidewinder. Then try some Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers and whichever of the instrumentalists sticks out to you the most there, you’ll be bound to find half a dozen good albums that they were leader on
I love the jazzy sound of this album.
Nice change of pace. A very blues driven album with jazz undertones. I love the b3 organ throughout the album. My main issue was that it started sounding like the same song over and over.
Not my cuppa
Solid jazz, solid performances, and some memorable bits in each song but overall it doesn't click with me. When I grow too old to dream was my favorite. The whole time I could just imagine a bunch of dudes standing together in the studio smiling at each other playing some tunes. Good vibes
Perfectly serviceable jazz, but probably not something I would go back to. It kind of went in one ear and out the other. Favorite song was Messy Bessie
averagish
2/3
One word... Smooth.
I enjoyed this as much as I've ever enjoyed a jazz album. There's still a limited upside / re-listenability to that genre for me. But if I was trapped in a room with only jazz, I would be very happy to put this one on.
welcome to the 60’s
Buen álbum, perfecto para iniciar en este género, álbum movido, bastante alegre y tranquilo
I love everything about this album. Is that a actually a hammond organ? Never heard of this band before, but the whole album is set on heavy rotation now.
This is a solid jazz album with some blues leanings, I don’t think I’ve heard this one but it seems like you usually can’t go wrong with Blue Note in the 60’s. Bonus points for the epic album cover! Jimmy Smith’s name sounds familiar but I can’t say I know much about him. Either way it sounded great pulled up on the big speakers. One thing I love about a good jazz recording is you can hear all the things you’re not usually supposed to, like the shuffling around of the musicians and instruments. Everyone recording in the same room at the same time exposes these imperfections and I love it! Such a simple set up, drums, organ, and sax with the occasional guitar, phenomenal performances and pristine recording, I don’t have a lot to say beyond that. I added this to my ever growing playlist of jazz albums that I need to familiarize myself with and I look forward to revisiting it on a lazy day. A solid 3.5.
Well, I now know where Jimmie's Chicken Shack got their name. This album sounds like the music on Super NES' Side Pocket billiards game. It's mellow elevator jazz. Fancy eatery background music. I get into moods for this type of music, so I'll give some other albums a listen. Jesus, he has many-a-album!
Is this the famed Jimmy and Chicken Shack from Jimmie's Chicken Shack? No?! Well, that was a waste of words. . . . The best jazz albums are the ones where you don't know who the star is because all of the players shine; sure, Jimmy Smith is cleaning up on the organ, but don't discount the saxophone and guitar playing. Not much to say about this; it's the jazz I like to put on in the background and go about my day, occasionally stopping to savor the tasty bits. It's good, but one of the 1001 best albums?? I don't see anything that is particularly innovative or sets it apart; perhaps it was unique to have jazz organ back then, but Herbie Hancock was the one to eventually elevate the niche. It's a 3, but dropped to a 2 for being on the list. Good, but not praise-worthy.
I had no idea what to expect with this and the album cover wasn't any help either. "Chicken Shack" made me think blues... Okay, I was kinda right. Blues meets jazz, maybe a little gospel-tinged organ thrown in. It was...jazz? I don't really know much about jazz and therefore can't really discuss it or deconstruct it. Some jazz I really love, though, despite my relative ignorance of the genre. This was pretty good but not among my personal jazz faves.
I liked this one and once again never heard of the guy. If I were to think up a quick idea of what the definition of straightforward jazz is, it would be this. Absent are crazy time signature changes and eccentric solos. I really liked all the sounds that I heard. The organ has a nice tone to it. The whole thing took me back to playing trumpet in basketball band back in highschool. I really liked Messie Bessie. That song really jams and was my favorite on the album. A lot of the album made me picture low lit jazz clubs in a downtown area or in an upscale restaurant. Some parts of the songs almost had a bit of Henry Mancini type swing/bounce to them. I am reminded also of Walter Wanderly's Cheganca album and The New Mastersounds song 'Old Man Noises', even though those are different organ tones. I'll definitely be adding Messy Bessie to my list of likes on Spotify.
Jazz Organ
2,5
When I got this album yesterday, my undercaffeinated brain read "Jimmy Smith" as "Jimmy Cliff." Pushing play, I didn't get the expected snare and envelope filtered-guitar of a reggae tune, but instead the lovely tones of a Hammond B-3. Damn is this good. Five tracks of tight, smooth groove. If you've ever nodded your head to the sound of "Green Onions" by Booker T. and the MG's, then you're in for a real treat. Just a great listen from start to finish. Enjoy! Unexpected banger: Messy Bessie.
Some jazz I actually enjoy
Cool stuff that influenced a whole shitload of even cooler stuff!
So chill. So very, very chill. This is a nice session from the incomparable Jimmy Smith. It's pretty straight ahead, though. Many jazz albums from this era can work as background music but have enough detail that a critical listen is rewarded. That's not my experience here. This album is cool to listen to and very accessible, which means that it is never becomes challenging and is, frankly, kind of forgettable. I was glad to get a chance to listen to this album because I've seen it on sale from the Blue Note Classic reissue series. I haven't pulled the trigger because I feel that I already have a number of albums from that Blue Note series, including Smith's own Midnight Special from the same sessions as Back at the Chicken Shack, and I haven't seen much of a reason to add this one. My understanding is that Back at the Chicken Shack is the more important album, but I like Midnight Special better, and the Blue Note Classics reissue on vinyl sounds great. I'll probably just stick with that title from here on out. Three stars.
I really enjoyed this album. It reminded me of the jazzy music that was on old-school Sesame Street.
Yes sir! Great music
This was fun. Just some chill relaxing music for the morning
Some reviews on here say this is good cookout music and I concur. Fire up the barbecue, have a cold one and put on this album for a chill, good time. Solid stuff.
Chill jazz
Not what I was expecting based on the album cover. Not really my jam, but liked it fine.
No thanks
unremarkable. there is value in how easy this is to listen to but it is utterly lacking in emotion. this wouldnt stand out in any restaurant or cafes music selection.
Just some great jazz.
Nice Hammond Organ
I was already familiar with this and enjoyed it very much. It is good organ-driven blues-influenced jazz. It's a nice relaxed listen.
Very nice. 4 stars
Very cool, enjoyed this will listen again
Not what I expected
8/10. Great album. Seemed structured but still unique. Back at the Chicken Shack and Minor Chant made the 5⭐️ playlist.
🎧Walked around Bucktown listening to this. Lovely jazz/soul album. Smith lays it down on the B-3 Hammond organ, Stanley Turrentine on the tenor sax. Very pleasant weekend listening.
Very good music no lyrics which was nice. Very calming and relaxing.
Sometimes, there’s nothing much to say about an album. It’s fine. It’s relaxing. It’s jazz. It’s solid. They’re all great players. The organ tone is cool. It’s not inventive, but it’s not offensive, but that’s also not much of a compliment. It’s fine. Cool, I guess? It’s not an album that stands out in your mind once it’s finished, and while it’s never bad, that fact alone brings it down a peg for me, because if I won’t remember it next week, it shouldn’t be in the book, especially a book that excluded so many jazz classics from this era.
I love his organ. Guys grow up, I am talking about his dick.
Jazz asequible.
Great sound but repetitive and at times boring
D great way to start the day!!
As far as jazz goes it was decent
Soul Jazz. Pretty standard bop with Jimmy Smith playing organ over top. I don't know if it's that I was not in the right mood for it but I was pretty unimpressed with this record. Like yes the top tier musicianship is pretty clear through the whole record, great guitar, sax, and organ parts, but I just wasn't sucked into it like I had hoped. I did appreciate that it was a different twist on jazz than I am used to, but only slightly. It had me bobbing my head, tapping my foot at times so I gotta give it props for at least being able to do that. Overall there's not a whole lot I can say on it, just wasn't feeling it this time. Probably won't revisit, but I did enjoy it enough. 3.5/5
greatness
Lovely. I'll be coming back to this one. I had never heard of Jimmy Smith despite a passing interest in Jazz history. I absolutely adore the organ in Jazz and Rock settings so hearing this as part of the popularization was awesome. Really an easy time listening. I'm excited to explore more of his recordings. For Chicken Shack specifically, I love Stanley Turrentine on the sax. That was a name I already knew and I wasn't surprised to hear him rip. Kenny Burrell and Donald Bailey make a very right rhythm section with Jimmy that hook you in on each track. I think every player had their moments of glory. As much as Jimmy Smith stays supportive throughout the record, the organ does really shine the most. That lush tone really brings out the best parts of the ensemble. I especially dug Minor Chant. I love a simple idea played out to perfection.
Love the album title. A nice little change up jazz album. Would be a good vinyl to have playing while eating a nice meal
Probably because I’m ignorant in Jazz, but it felt like elevator music. It was pleasant to listen to, but I feel like someone could preform this whole album at a bar and I wouldn’t be super impressed.
Can’t say I’ve ever sought out jazz featuring the electric organ. Exactly what you’d expect, though. Easy listening and solid background music. Now I just have a strong urge to watch The Sandlot.
Picture this..... You wake up Monday morning after a 3 day cocaine bender with the phone ringing. You answer it and it's the famous movie producer on the other line. He reminds you that the movie score you promised him is due today. In a panic and with your head pounding, you tell him it's done and you'll have it to him this afternoon. You reach for your music collection, while barely holding in your hungover nausea, and find this album. You think to yourself "yeah, this could work as background music in any movie". 8 months go by and you have been blacklisted by Hollywood. You now live under an overpass next to the freeway known only as the man who scored 'Schindler's List 2' with 'Back at the Chicken Shack'. 4 out of 5 stars
Good to listen to something different for a change. Loved the first song. After that it was okay. Can’t listen to a full album. In the background it’s great. Can’t deny that it’s musically very good
ok jazz, with a lot of organ
This slaps
Straight funky jazz
This is a fine album and enjoyable in its own context. And owing to his influence on the wider world of the Hammond organ, it feels right to call it a five-star classic. But it's hard to place as a jazz album in a list amongst mostly popular music albums that exist mostly as distinct artistic statements, where Back At The Chicken Shack is one slice of a constant outflow of Smith's jazz recordings throughout the 50s, 60s, and 70s — this album even being one of a pair (the other being Midnight Special) culled from a single session at Van Gelder Studios.
smooth jazzy tunes, would be great for background music while working
A bit short, love the Rhodes in the back
cool early 60s jazz/blues, can't fault it
Cool album. Very Booker T with more sax. Definitely something to throw on in the background that supports the party. I need to get better at full focus on albums without lyrics. It's hard for me to stay in the pocket there.
Sound track for a high class affair
Only got a third through it
Uau!!
I don't typically go for jazz, but enjoyed listening to this in the background while cooking dinner.
nice lil bit of jazz fo today solid stuff enjoyed my stay 3.4/5
Another artist I have never heard of. This album is great. Great jazz record. I really enjoyed the organ playing.
Musica legal pra estudar, sem vocais
Too long
I listened to this while running a 5k and it somehow made the run more boring. AND it made me need the toilet
Very chill
Nice swinging beat. If there were a club around here that played this type of jazz all the time, I’d be a regular. 3.8
Jimmy's a legend. I'd probably recommend one of his albums - maybe even this one - for those who don't like jazz. It's easy, upbeat, fun, funky. For '60 too. It's great. Can't deny Jimmy Smith. 4.8
I know, I know I said just a couple of reviews back that I couldn't get into jazz but this was actually pretty soothing and fun, with actual melodies I could get into.
Mellow jazz, very approachable. This is the stuff you introduce people to jazz with before you dive into the deep end with Coltrane or Mingus
Favorite track: on the sunny side of the street
Slow/medium tempo jazz. I don’t really like jazz. This was a boring album for me based on style.
You need a high IQ to understand this music
it was pretty nice
Way cool album!
Jazz ish. Nice
I did not expect a chicken shack to be as chill as this.
Always an enjoyable listen! Take me back to the shack anytime Jimmy! 4/5
I’m getting really tired of jazz
decent energy but jesus christ i need some rock
I really enjoyed the grooves and melody on this one. 4.0/5.0: Great
Blues might not be my cup of tea, but maybe because I am not used to it. But I can see it as a music to enjoy during a journey, eyes closed, low light and a drink with some smoke
I love jazz. Jazz, jazz, jazz.
Good chilling music should add to playlist
I can't really get into jazz, Brilliant Corners rolled right off my smooth brain and the only time I cried watching La La Land was out of boredom; but i do love the 60s, and there's something I can't quite place about 60s jazz that makes it easier to listen to. Perfect background music, I am at a dinner party, I'm in a Pink Panther cartoon, I'm wearing a turtleneck, I am the 60s.
oh yea baby that's where its at. Starting off with a nice grooving piano and jazz band accompaniment. Altogether a beautifully smooth journey of jazz. Will definitely relisted at some point.
It was cutie
This is a classy and timeless sounding album. It feels super familiar but maybe because it's kind of elevatorish or maybe hotel lobby. Still, I can see myself turning this on during a warm Spring afternoon chilling in the hammock. Nice even listening.
Jazzy, I dig it
This album was not what I expected, a definite surprise. Just a big long blues jam for the whole thing. You could just put this on at a summertime party, hang out and have a good time. Very enjoyable
Jimmy Smith is a legend.
Excellent musicianship, but not for me 3/5
Al principio guay. Luego ya .... pues mira, si voy en un ascensor durante mucho rato, sería agradable. Vale, o en un crucero.
Very nice... but overall probably on par with that Green Onions album. It's really good, but not jumping off the page for me.
Did not
Favourite tracks: back at the chicken shack
A relaxing album, I liked Back At The Chicken Shack the most.
Good, but not my style
Tja, wat moet ik zeggen. Typisch rustige Jazz, vind er niet belachelijk veel aan. Ik ga wel alsnog een 3 geven want het is lekkere achtergrondmuziek als je bijv een etentje hebt
Ja, toch jazzy, toch erg lekker. Ik blijf hier groot fan van
I love the blues. It gets a little repetitive though but its still a great listen.
Yeah this is fantastic. Not much to say but I will absolutely be returning to Jimmy Smith’s wonderful jazz organ playing. The whole band is amazing.
Giving this a high score for being “the best version of this thing you could ask for.” People are right, the sax player totally upstages the organist! Then again, what does music sound like where the organist upstages the sax player? That would be weird. The B3 has a very sly way of just slotting into the texture. I love this. Definitely could see myself coming back to this again and again and putting it on in several environments. 4/5
If this was playing in a stuck lift I’d be happy to wait to be rescued.
Super smooth and enjoyable. Stays on target the entire time.
- Chill and smooth. Honestly feels like background music to a relaxing pre-90s comedy. - Would not change the station if this came on. But I would never seek it out either. - How can you even separate the tracks in your head? They continually bleed into each other. "Minor Chant" started in a cool way...but then right back to sounding like everything else. - I am probably being generous with this score. I do not mind the jazz, but why is this something everyone should hear?
5/10
As smooth and clean as a jazz recoding can be. Masterful album thet flows like wine in the villas of the breezy mountains of guatemala in the village of santo poco. I can listen to this all dey feels like one neverending song that you can loop over amd over again amd still never feel its the same. Insane skills as musicians not one single flaw detected. Very soothing ans relaxing could be background music for my life.
Jimmy Smith’s organ playing is great and obviously anchors the whole album, with Stanley Turrentine on tenor sax serving as a nice counterpoint, riding shotgun on top of the groove, and getting lots of solos. This is all held together with understated drumming and guitar work from Donald Bailey and Kenny Burrell who both get their own moments to shine. A groovy, rock solid, little jazz album, ‘Back At The Chicken Shack’ is super enjoyable.
I'm guessing that was a ground breaking album for its time because otherwise it's just pretty boring jazz from the 60s that's randomly appeared on the list. 2.5*
Här var det jazz!
3/10. Jazz. Quality musician but repetitive
it all sounded the same but it was cool ig
Let's start with the great album art. Then Blue Note has me intrigued since I know they're an influential jazz label. I don't know that I've even heard of Jimmy Smith before, but right off the bat, I like the sound. Lively straight-ahead jazz, but with a bit of what I think of as a later 20th century sound—almost a bit more "funky" in a way (like the cover art). At first I don't even know what Jimmy Smith is doing on this record—which instrument? But the organ sure is prominent, and with some reading I learn that he's one of the first people to play the organ (Hammond B-3, to be specific), and now I hear what's unique about this sound. Great stuff, and probably really influential I assume. He's surrounded by some great players and soloists too. The sax especially, but also that guitar on Messy Bessie...
I liked it for background music! I never know what to rate things so I’ll probably always put 3 stars.
Love it...organ jazz!
No es mi rollo
nur instrumental jazz. meh
Not for me
This album will make great background music for cooking and eating etc. That's not meant to be damning with faint praise. I liked it because each riff or solo seemed effortlessly spot on.
Plain music
Yeah, it's good.... But it's kind of boring. Great musicianship. This type of music is great for background noise, as it just blends in with whatever task is at hand. Another case of 'would be better live.' This one didn't resonate as well as the Theolonious Monk record. One could argue that they're vastly different. As someone who doesn't listen to this type of music, it's very similar to me. All in all, I was a bit bored and waiting for the tracks to be over.
Lame jazz
Un disco de auténtico jazz del bueno que no conocía.
Jazz/blues. Bastante órgão e saxofone. Não tem vocal. Poderia ter mais guitarra.Gostei.
Really delightful, probably listened to it 3 or so times just letting it roll back to the start because it is very peaceful and fun to listen to. I like seeing the organ being used so prominently.
Smooth and mellow all the way through.
Easy listening. I will return to this, I’m sure.
Good stuff. Prob not an all the time listen but really nice throwback.
4/10 I’m sure it is good, simply just not my thing I found it boring Bluesy saxophone jazz aint it for me
Loved it.
Great old Instrumental Jazz!!!
nice, especially good: when i grow too old to dream on the sunny side of the street
I've heard better Jazz
Really good. But I still can't connect to jazz/blues enough to give it a 4.
3.5/5
2.5/5
This is a very fun, enjoyable album
Back at the Chicken Shack is a very odd title for this smooth, cool, jazz album. Definitely something I will put on while cooking and hanging out with friends.
Not bad. Not bad at all.
Cool jazz album. Must admit I’m not the biggest fan of the organ in jazz, but this has just the right amount for me. Kenny Burrell and Stanley Turrentine also get their chance to shine on each track. Highlight is probably the title track for me.
Pleasant to listen to
Jimmy Smith is just cool, full stop. I love the way he gives plenty of space to the quartet. And Stanley Turrentine and Kenny Burrell are awesome on this album.
Pretty enjoyable for laidback lounge music. Could see myself watching this live on a cruise boat with a few drinks to go along with it.
Ugh
Probably would be cool to listen to if hanging out at a jazz bar.
Getting FNV vibes this shit fucking slaps
I don't know what happens at the chicken shack on a normal day, but with Jimmy Smith it's smooth and a little funky. Great music to relax go on a Sunday morning.
Classic jazz blues album
Nothing inherently wrong with this vintage little record. Except that it's jazz so "laidback" that it's absolutely predictable, and that, as nicely musical as that organ and saxophone duet is, the whole thing still borders on "muzak" for modern ears like ours. In 1963, at the time this album was released, jazz was already going to much more complex AND promising places. Plus, and I'm going to repeat myself here, the fact that Dimery and co. selected this record and forgot *key* albums by Coltrane, Davis, Mingus and Coleman is, simply put, a little maddening. 2/5 for the purposes of this list of "essential records". Even if, "mock-objectively speaking", we're probably closer to a 7/10 grade here (5+2). Number of albums left to review: 254 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 326 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 186 Albums from the list I won't include in mine (many other records are more important to me): 239 (including this one)
Really wanted to give this a 4 when I started the album, was at first disappointed to see it was so short but it got very repetitive and a boring. I think it needs a second and third listen to fairly judge.
Not usually a fan of jazz, but this was actually quite good. Probably won’t listen to it again though
Pleasant enough to listen to in the background.
Another jazz album that was absolutely fine, as background music. Solid three stars, nothing bad about it but not gonna listen to it again. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Found it very boring, at best it's background music. Tracks are far to long and just end up repeating themselves. Maybe adding some lyrics to it might of saved it/ made it better I will not be going back to the chicken shack, but will still vist a fried chicken shop after beers. The best part of this album was when it ended
The electric organ is terrible and I hate it with a passion. Everything else on the album I quite enjoyed, but the organ just cuts through and ruins it. The bonus track is a standard I love and I enjoyed that but I don’t know if I should count it?
Well that certainly wasn't what I was expecting from the album cover and title lol. While the musicianship on display here is great, this just didn't connect with me at all. I wouldn't choose to sit down and listen to this, at best it would be background music while I'm doing other things. I already have other instrumental albums that I like a whole lot more for that though.
Not interested
Muy bueno la mera neta
Crikey that was a good album. Excellent jazzy blues all the way through. I'm a big Kenny Burrell fan already, so it was bound to resonate with me.
A mellow groove but it doesn’t go anywhere
Great study music
Doesn't set my world alight but thoroughly enjoyable to listen to
The kind of jazz I’d listen to eating dinner outside on a summer’s evening
Vibed out the whole morning!
It was jazz and I didn’t hate it
Its some jazz! No thoughts tho :{
Solid.
Really great jazz! I'd happily listen to this again.
I like the overall sound. Makes for good background music while I'm working. That said, none of the tracks grabbed me in particular.
Not sure what I was expecting, based on the album cover but sort of backgroundy jazz music wasn't it. Not bad, just not something that resonates particularly.
Not sure if this is suffering from following Fela, or if it's just another purely instrumental album I struggle to connect with.
Pleasant all the way through but never really exciting.
Generic smooth jazz, but good stuff anyway.
Nice playful soul jazz that make your day begins in a good mood!
Loved this album
Album 344 of 1001 Jimmy Smith - Back At The Chicken Shack Rating : 4 / 5 Some great jazz. If you want something that sounds like you're sitting at a smoky jazz club back in the day...this is the one.
Great background music but not much more. Easy listening
Great for summer background. Sittin on da porch. Cookin a nice meal. Do something active but lowkey, turn this bad larry on.
Surprisingly inoffensive. I'd never choose it, but I wouldn't run screaming from the room if it happened to be playing.
First album on my list and first jazz I’ve listened to Relaxing kitchen cleaning music Not sure it’s my vibe but I see why people like this
not the beeeestt jazz album i've heard in my life but still good :p
Very soothing well done yazz album. 3/5
Good stuff! Solid jazz album reflective of the times. Give it a listen.
aikak ova 3,5/5
This was a pleasant organ-led jazz album. i enjoyed having it on and listened to it a few times. Is it groundbreaking? Not necessarily. But it's something I'll put on in the background every so often. 3/5.
It was really good to have on in the background. I probably played it through about 3 times all day.
Great funky jazz. Funny dog in the album cover
Sounds kind of repetitive but maybe its because THEY KEEP GIVING ME JAZZ PLEASE STOP
This was soooo good 🫶
jazzy
Some jazz thing.
You can hear the influence on modern jazz/prog/jam bands in this album. I accidentally moved on to the "Root Down" live album after this album and I think I like that one even better.
This album was dope. File under “should have listened to by now.” I like that this list doesn’t shy away from jazz. In my opinion there could be a separate list of only jazz albums. Goes right alongside my love of Booker T. and Delvon Lamarr - which I am listening to right now since this album has put me in the mood.
Pretty chill
This was decent. I liked it more than I thought I would. I can tell as jazz goes, this is really good. Would probably rate higher if I was a bigger jazz fan.
It is very good background music. Something you can stick on and no one will really pay much notice too. Some of the tracks were enough to make me turn my head to actually give it some attention but the rest was mid.
"""Harmonically complex,"" as the editors claim, it may be, but it's also kinda neutral and dull. Stanley Turrentine steals the show. Burrell also great. Hammond B3 functions as rhythm section mostly, occassional forays into church music soloing. Overall, solidly groovy.
Great jazz
Nice!
All very samey, but enjoyable enough as Soul Jazz.... if only he hadn't incorporated that organ... it kinda came across too strong in the tracks.
fabulous. Jimmy on the keys makes everybody happy.
A shuffling, swirly organ, guitar picking fest. Timeless and impeccably engineered. Good for background but not 100% my thing.
Hammond joy! Influential and worthy of a high rank in the 1001. You will know these tracks if you have been around music a lot. I thought I would not know one, but I knew and enjoyed them all.
This was okay. Really makes you listen for the individual instruments.
A fun listen. I'm looking forward to more skronk on future jazz picks.
Cool
Solid Jazz album
Groovy baby yeah… listened to Jimmy Smith all day. Good background music to vibe to while driving around or whatever.
Elevator music: the album (pt 2)
Always nice when its on. Makes good background music when you're studying or working on a craft
Early 60's jazz. Good music. Not my jam. I can tell that it's solid jazz.
Jazz album that is great background music.
I mean the music is decent but no lyrics make it quite boring to listen to. Not quite my style either. 2 stars.
relaxte, tolle Musik. und wer kennt nicht den ersten Track „Back At The Chicken Shack“?
Lockerer Jazz der gefällt mit coolem Saxophon
From the first note, what a blessing for acoustics.
I know it's iconic, but I prefer going in either direction for listening: roots blues or hard jazz. Good thing he was here, though!
I enjoyed the organ work a lot, the whole album had a nice smooth blues vibe to it. It checks the boxes of everything I want in an album like this: groovy, technically skilled, and the songwriting is interesting.
Another solid record with an amazing array of reviews. I liked the history, the title and the tunes.
I thought this was going to be some old school Jamaican ska or a rustic spot of Louisiana blues. Was surprised to hear some pretty smooth and luscious sax-based jazz. Not my favourite sort of thing but performed with great flair.
Good
This was a nice easy listen I enjoyed it. Bluesy jazzy. Daughter enjoyed it as well.
smooth jazz.
Prima jazz. Leuk orgeltje.
great, funky soul jazz but left me a bit underwhelmed over 40+ min. not much variation
Very vibey. Smooth, Chill. Think Jason would like it very much. I like it too.
Melodies seemed a bit hokey but solos ripped.
Prick album
Groovy
Accessible jazz, keyboard
It's Jazz. I wish I liked it but it really just bores me.
It's just about as basic as you can get for a jazz album. It's mostly just vamping over some nice chords. It's not off-putting to listen to and it's not that engaging either. It's some of the most inoffensive music I've heard and I have to mark it down for that. These guys really do be playing some instruments. Track 3 had a little somin somin to it mind.
Ganz nett aber doch sehr im Bluesschema verhaftet. Habe mir daraufhin noch mal das Album von Cream "Disraeli Gears" z.T. angehört, weil mich genau das an dem gestört hat, und kann meine Wertung von nur 2 Punkten für Cream nicht mehr ganz nachvollziehen.
Jimmy Smith is one of the all-time jazz greats and this album cover is all-world tier one. How can you not like this album? But love it? I say this as a person who owns this album and has played it in my home many times, but I notice it often ends up turning into background music for me. If I were making this list I would have selected two other albums of his (The Sermon and Root Down, if you're curious) but in the end I'm just happy he's on the list.
Although I didn't really know what Jimmy Smith sounded like, or what this album might be like, I really enjoyed it (despite not even knowing that there was a term for a jazz organist). I *had* expected some lyrics and singing, but it's a fun instrumental album, and I'm sure the lack of a song structure allowed them to have those nice long tracks, with every musician getting a chance to show their chops. I'm also shocked at how many albums The Incredible Jimmy Smith churned out in his career, but will have to just trust the book's authors/editors that this is his greatest accomplishment.
enjoyed this expertly subdued jazz. For me, no particular standout song, I just liked how the entire album felt like a bunch of great musicians were chilling, having a mellow time.
Fantastic jazz; great use of a B3. Been a Jimmy Smith fan since I was a straight ahead DJ years ago.
"Incredible" is a bit of a stretch. Probably better off using "Plain Old Jimmy Smith", or "Just Jimmy Smith", or even more equitable "Jimmy Smith". And there wasn't even one chicken singing on the album that I heard (though to be truthful I couldn't bring myself to listen to much of it, being rather disappointed that there was nothing "incredible" going on). Sunny side of the street is nice, though.
I don't like jazz really, but this one was a real chill time. Way more accessible than most jazz albums, and there was some genuine foot tapping action going on for most of its runtime. 3.5 rounded down.
Back At The Chicken Shack - 8/10 When I Grow Too Old To Dream - 7.5/10 Minor Chant - 8/10 Messy Bessie - 7.5/10 On The Sunny Side Of The Street - 8/10 TOTAL - 39/50
This is a really solid post-bop (?) jazz album with Jimmy Smith's instantly recognizable organ. Lots of saxamaphone (Stanley Turrentine) for those who like that sort of thing. Doesn't stretch the genre or do anything too fancy, and sometimes that's exactly what you want from a jazz album. The great Kenny Burrell pops by for anice bit on the guitar. Love Jimmy Smith's blues comp. Cool that this is mostly a three-piece.
Stellar album. Jimmy's talent is apparent and produces a warm and calming sound. Easy to listen to but interesting. Super approachable jazz without being milquetoast.
Great easy listen jazz. Love the electric piano
Sgoood
Really nice album to just chill to, the organ is a great instrument.
not really my thing.. musicianship is great. not that terrible. 2 1/2 stars
I'm excited for an album called back at the Chicken shack!
This is very practical music. You can have this on running errands and feel a little more chill. The flip side of this: it's not music that sits in front of you and demands your attention. Even when I tried to stop and pay more attention, it slipped into the background of my thoughts and just subtly adjusted my groove. So, to me, something to keep around for cooking or driving.
First listen Saved 1/5: Back At The Chicken Shack
Ganz entspannt bluesig/jazzig. Meine Frau würde sagen: mach doch mal die Barmusik leiser. Ich sage: ich nehme noch einen Martini.
I enjoyed this jazz album. It didn't go on too long. Probably could have shortened some of the songs. It wasn't over-the-top or annoying. I would listen to it again. I will round up
Easy listening.
molto carino
This was perfect for a Monday Morning. The chill jazz was amazing! So easy to relax to. I liked the organ in particular, so jazzy with its tone and playing. The tracks, while long, are perfect instrumental tracks. The amazing playing and vibes from here carry the project. This is really good! I could recommend this to somebody, cool!
This is cool. I liked it enough to immediately queue it up for another listen.
I was really not sure what to expect when I saw the album cover. I definitely did not expect a wonderful jazzy afternoon. Lovely stuff.
Interesting I got this right after Zappa. Both mostly instrumental albums. The musicianship is great on both I wish this was more R&B than the easy, listening that it turns into for the second half of the album.
Very enjoyable, but not super engaging to my taste. It’s nothing against the musicianship. It’s just not all that interesting to me.
I’d heard Back before but not the rest of the album. I don’t usually like organ music but Stanley Turrentine carries the record. Better than expected 4stars
Listened Before? N Nice smooth jazz. Not really my thing on a day to day basis but good for a chill afternoon. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Back at the Chicken Shack
First time listen. Thoroughly enjoyed
Cool organ led soul jazz.
Au premier abord sympathique, très vite pénible tellement tout cela s’étire sur la longueur. 45 minutes d’ennui un peu crispé
Standard, subtle, and simplistic jazz music. This is definitely middle ground jazz music and that isn't to disregard what its offering at all. It makes itself felt without doing too much to be felt. Thank you Jimmy Smith. 4 out of 5 stars.
One song you've heard but don't care for. The rest is boring as well.
Really liked this album. Need to check out more of his music for sure.
Just some solid 60s blue note jazz.
The sax on this guy… wow. It’s good jazz, what I expected Coltrane or Davis to sound like but without all the cocaine.
It says Jimmy Smith on the cover but I’m pretty sure this is Stanley Turrentine’s album.
I was impressed with his style and playing. But it still is organ music and you can only listen to so much. I enjoyed all the songs that had other instruments playing along.
Keyboard jazz. 3/5
No soy fan del jazz pero un me parece un disco muy digerible, minimalista en instrumentación, trompeta, organo, bajo y bateria. Aunque las canciones duran bastante parecen mas cortas de lo que son. 'minor chant' fue mi canción preferida
Saturday morning Jazz
Siis ihan mukavaa, ei häiritse. Iloa on, taitoa myös. Mutta ei riitä! En edes huomannut, kun levy loppu.
Vaeltelee leikkisästi sillä tavalla, että hei, tämähän voisi olla nimeltään vaikka Back At The Chicken Shack.
3.25 per track. Pleasant.
Entertaining upbeat Jazz. On several songs I thought I was listening to a horn musician rather than an organ musician. But I guess that's the nature of the organ as an instrument.
60s jam band stuff
Really enjoyed this. I would never have known about Jimmy Smith. This is why I like this project.
best recommendation! thanks for the jazz
I'm not a fan of the keyboard, I prefer piano, but it was interesting and the other instruments were enjoyable.
every jazz album on this list so far is top-notch
Loving the groove. Must have inspired Allman Bros, Sly…maybe not but jus’ sayin’
Love it! Great vibe!
I listened to it two other three times.
Smooth!!