Reviews (page 3 of 14)
Apparently I really like Hammond organ. Probably best album on this list with chicken in its name.
GROOVY AS HEEEEELLLL!!!?!!!1!!
Back at the Chicken Shack by Jimmy Smith was my introduction to the Hammond organ, and what a fantastic sound it is. From the opening notes, the organ completely dominates the album and gives it a distinctive character that is both soulful and incredibly cool. The overall sound is relaxed, warm and effortlessly stylish. There’s a groove running through the entire record that makes it very easy to sink into, and at times I could hear elements that would later influence the sounds of Northern Soul and ska. Whether that's actually the case or not, there’s definitely something timeless about the feel of this album. What I enjoyed most was the atmosphere it creates. It’s the kind of record you can put on in the background and enjoy, but it also rewards closer listening thanks to the quality of the musicianship. The Hammond organ is the star of the show, but every player contributes to the album's laid-back charm. Favourite track: “Back at the Chicken Shack” Least favourite track: Every track is worth listening to, although the album can feel a little repetitive at times Album artwork: Lovely dog on the cover!
Good jazz. Love the swing beat
Just samey background music, nothing about it grabbed my attention.
Nice but a bit samey for me
Pretty good jazz. Think I’d struggle to play the drums for some of this stuff
Still holding up even today . Easy Rock listening.
Ha! Looking forward to this over the Beach Boys I just had to endure. I guess that says where I’m at. This is actually quite good. Solid. More than I expected. Not quite a 5. 4 Boolean: True. Thank you 1001, never would have known without you…
Great classic Jazz
I really enjoyed the amount of Hammond B3 on this album
Elegant and interesting. A nice way to enjoy instrumental music
Perfectly fine jazzy funk blues. Nothing particularly standing out to me, but nothing to complain about. Onto the next album.
Not for me. But clearly a good album
Awesome instrumentals, this album would be perfect for studying
Lovely. "Sounds like the inside of my head," as someone else said on here. 4 stars
Superb
Good bit of jazz
Full of catchy riffs, I don't think you need to be a fan of Jazz to enjoy the album. It definitely gets you tapping your toes. The album is mainly Organ and saxophone based with slightly noticeable guitar and drums mixed in. Jimmy Smith helped make the Hammond B-3 organ a legend in the music business.
I was expecting chicken but ended up getting a whole lot of noodle.
I’m starting to enjoy jazz more and more through this generator, but I’m still not fully on board with it. It’s good, but not fully my taste
2/5
Very chill jazz. The organ adds a nice atmosphere to the tracks, and is accompanied by a melodic saxophonist. The composition and melody of the tracks are additionally very nice.
This albums fairly enjoyable but I just don’t think Jazz will ever be my favourite Genre.
It's pleasant enough but, about 120 albums in, this is the closest we've come to actual elevator music so far.
😎🧘🏻🎷🎺☀️
Crazy für 1960!
Great easy listening jazz album, will definitely be listening to it again
Typisch iets voor een verkiezingsbijeenkomst van de VVD
I don't get Jazz.
I was awarded "Green Onions" a couple weeks before this album and I loved it. This album is the same, it's just a great chill 60s bluesy jazz album. I love the soft organ so much, it screams wood paneling, shag rug, and TV dinners. An extremely "of the time" jazz album. 7/10
Give me a very chill bar vibes, love the saxophone 🎷 parts
It's very nice, although not what I usually listen, and there's a lot of music that kind of sounds like this. However, upon reading that Jimmy Smith is party responsible for popularizing the Hammond organ, I decided that this is even more awesome. Maybe the reason that a lot of music has this sound is precisely because of albums like Back At The Chicken Sack. 4/5
Toller Jazz organist
Not sure if I've heard this before or all instrumental jazz sounds like this.
3.5 - Very enjoyable.
Very summery and light. Thankfully it is sunny, think this would get less in February
I love when I get a jazz album. This was great
Well its back to the jazz. Still dont like it. This is a softer less experimental type and slightly easier to listen to. I say slighty because Messy Bessie kasts nearly 13 minutes. We have an organ blattering away and then some guitar. Still dont see the need for songs this length.
Amazing jazz music
Un poco de jazz siempre es bien
6/10
pretty nice
I love David Bowie
Nuanced and typical sax-heavy jazz. Felt like I was outside on the lawn of Golden Gate Park with a haze of weed smoke lingering above a crowd, or sat enjoying a jazz brunch at SF Jazz.
I was quite happy listening to this and could visualise smoke filled rooms with this music in the background. I don't know the history of this genre, but unfortunately it really did sound like the kind of background music you might come across for a film of this era. Quite evocative and really very pleasant but also pretty generic.
This was good, far beyond mediocre, which is why I feel slightly bad giving it only 3 stars. However, I couldn’t justify giving 4 stars to what, admittedly, is a solid jazz album, but one that didn’t feel particularly compelling or distinctive.
Smooooooth
This was really good. Really groovin'. Also love the album cover. Orange sweater, chickens and a dog can't be beat.
A fun listen. I have read that Jimmy Smith is one of the innovators behind the use of the Hammond B-3 electric organ in jazz and you can hear why. On the other hand, if you have heard a bunch of jazz organ before, it won't sound different; it's just one of the earliest examples available. A good, fun listen but probably won't change how you think about jazz. 3/5
I regret not listening to it before. Great musician and unbeatable band
No me considero una persona de Jazz, pero al momento de sentir cada nota de esté disco pude experimentar algo mas único, supongo que es el objetivo del genero, trasportar la mente a un lugar mas pleno, encontrar sentimientos, recordar viejas glorias y disfrute de la vida
Great background music, easy listening and smooth vibes! Didn't hit me enough to become a favourite but overall enjoyable!
As satisfying as fried chicken to a hungry belly from the first notes.
Prime cleaning/studying music. Very sweet and soulful - not many surprises here but I really did enjoy the listen. Would run this back anytime I need to straighten up my apartment. Highlight: Minor Chant
Love jazz and maybe I was in a cranky mood yesterday but this was not my favorite
Well that was pretty great! I could lounge to this.
5 titres pour 43min ça fait peur au depart. Puis au final tu te retrouves à écouter une seule et même chanson. Alors c'est vraiment super, si j'ouvre un restaurant j'y penserai en musique de fond.
C'est cool je veux un appart plein de moquette et de meubles de designer pour pouvoir écouter ça l'hiver dans mon conversation pit. Playlist pick : Back at the Chicken Shack
Äkki siin on midagi revolutsioonilist. Plaadi peal olev organimäng on võibolla tõesti mõjukas teistele organimängijatele. Aga see on põhimõtteliselt 12-bar blues ja jazz improvisatsioon 43 minutit järjest. Laivis kuulaksin seda ja huvituksin muusikute vahelisest interaktsioonist. Aga Spotifyst kuulates on see vaid hea taustamuusika. 2.4/5
ja best chille lift muziek
I don't know that I've ever heard jazz organ before but this is definitely the best. I was surprised to see that Jimmy played the organ because the sax was the star of this album. I really enjoyed it!
Ok, I get it. Smooth, low key, groovy. Good, but not able to keep me interested in this as anything more than background noise.
Easy listening.
Love the sound he gets out of that Hammond organ.
A great album to have playing at a dinner party. Easy listening!
easy listening background
sure
Vamos hoy con otro desconocido. Es un jazz muy chill, como para banda sonora de una película: imagino a la primera canción como musicalizando un diálogo en una mesa de capos de la mafia, o a dos tipos tramando un robo en un bar. Funciona bien como música de fondo. Para trabajar, por ejemplo. Gracias y hasta mañana
When I first started getting into jazz, this was one of the first Blue Note records that I checked out. And damn, this one still holds up. I love Jimmy Smith and his organ, and this is the kind of jazz album that anyone could enjoy. It's a classic for a reason.
This album was an underground bar with sun shining through the basement windows. I enjoyed it, solid middle of the road jazz album. Would recommend for anyone interested in finding new jazz licks. Favorite track was Messy Bessy.
Fun and also chill! Blues!
Nothing special, just background music
What about amazing musician! I feel like I've heard this through movies or something. This has been perfect to lowering my stress levels. Really helped with packing. Had it on a loop like 3 times without realising just vibing.
I going to have to add this one to my collection.
Some nice jazz for a quiet, chill evening. Jazz always takes me back to going to Barnes & Noble with my mom as a kid.
The pinnacle of chill background music
Very vibey, I had a very good time listening and it was good. I love the saxophone and the addition of the organ. Not something I hear often but it just gets me relaxed. 3.5
Groovy enough instrumental jazz. Fun listen. I like the dog on the cover.
Just some nice chill jazz, nothing I really want to listen to again but I have no complaints either.
There was too many similarities to green onions and I wasn’t feeling a lot of the noodling but was still pretty good
Not bad, but not terribly original or as "out there" as I would prefer. Great to have on at barbecue or game night to set the mood.
Clucking forgettable.
Am 25. April 1960 betrat der amerikanische Organist Jimmy Smith mit Stanley Turrentine am Tenorsaxofon, Kenny Burrell an der Gitarre und Donald Bailey am Schlagzeug das Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey – und nahm in einer einzigen Session gleich zwei Alben auf. Back at the Chicken Shack, auf Blue Note Records erst 1963 veröffentlicht, ist das unmittelbarere der beiden: Soul Jazz in Reinform, tief im Blues verwurzelt, angetrieben von Smiths unverwechselbar knurrendem Hammond-B3-Sound. Die vier Stücke – das titelgebende Smith-Original, der Standard „When I Grow Too Old to Dream" sowie Turrentines „Minor Chant" und Smiths „Messy Bessie" – leben von entspannter Intensität. Turrentine dominiert weite Strecken mit einem reifen, bluesdurchtränkten Tenorton, der seinen späteren Ruhm bereits klar andeutet; Burrell hält sich elegant zurück und setzt punktgenau akzentuierte Soli. Smiths linke Hand allein liefert dabei mehr rhythmischen Antrieb als manches komplette Rhythmusgespann. Dass Alfred Lion die Veröffentlichung drei Jahre hinauszögerte, mag damals pragmatisch gewesen sein – rückblickend wirkte es wie ein bewusstes Reifen des Materials. Dass „Minor Chant" 1993 von A Tribe Called Quest für „Electric Relaxation" gesampelt wurde, illustriert, wie tief dieses Album in die Popkultur eingesickert ist. Laut Blue-Note-Mitgründer Lion hielten die gesunden Verkaufszahlen des Albums das Label in schwierigen Jahren sogar finanziell über Wasser. In Robert Dimerys 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die findet sich Back at the Chicken Shack folgerichtig als Pflichtlektüre des Genres. Musik, die so mühelos klingt, dass man beinahe übersieht, wie präzise jede Note sitzt – und genau darin liegt die eigentliche Kunst.
First track is the eponymous Back at the Chicken Shack, a fun classic type of bluesy that is perfect for doing anything at a slower pace. When I Grow to Old to Dream is a upbeat and sax leading jam session. Instead of rating this one song by song, it's clear that this album is a fun jam session of artists practicing the more familiar aspects of jazz in a relaxed environment. Jimmy Smith's organ playing sort of holds the groove together while the rest of the band just gets to jam. It's a great time all the eay through and if you have a particular favorite in terms of jazz instrument, every song allows each of the ensemble to shine.
1.5
Three quarters of an hour of smooth jazz. A perfectly pleasant listen on the last afternoon of our holiday.
ORGAN
Ik ben meestal wel chill en open voor een beetje jazz, maar dit is oprecht saai.
Jazzy and unique
I’m sure this was pioneering but I just can’t abide this much organ.
Interesting. Closer to a 2 than a 4.
L: N/A M: 7 F: 7 O: 7
Yeah well
When the first song started, i was like damn, how many times they're going to fumble the "albums to hear before they die" cause it sounded wackity woo hoo as hell. I stayed though, and i'm glad that i did, its such an effortlessly good, even great, album.
Not really for me, appreciate the artistry but not my vibe.
Very pleasant listening experience. Just a little too much organ for my taste and it doesn't really splash out anywhere. It stayed a little too much within the lines. 3/5
Very smooth and gentle. I would listen to again as cafe music or background music. Not mind blowing but exceedingly pleasant.
70/100. A smooth and enjoyable jazz record. The organ takes center stage, and it gives the album a rich and distinctive character that immediately stands out. It has a laid back, late night atmosphere that feels warm and inviting.
Another jazz album. At least this one has the jazz organ which sounds pretty cool, but still not really my type of music.
Smoooooooooooooooooth. I thought this was going to be Jimmie's Chicken Shack, but turned out to be something different. This is a very relaxing album. I enjoyed this as background music and the saxophone player is a beast. Did I mention this is smooth. Really enjoyed it. 7.5/10 Favorite song I dunno, the first one???
It's perfectly fine for background listening but it's not really interesting enough to be more than that
Definitely not what I expected from the cover
Nice music for relaxing to or just chilling out.
I feel like I’ve heard the name Jimmy Smith, but I know a Jim Smith in town, so I bet it’s not him. Turns out Jimmy Smith is a jazz legend who essentially introduced the Hammond B-3 organ to jazz. According to our good friends at Wikipedia, Smith, with the B3 Hammond, created a link between jazz and 1960s soul music. You can plainly hear that connection in Green Onions by Booker T and the MGs. If you like that sound, you’re going to love Jimmy Smith. Smith recorded Back at the Chicken Shack in 1960, and it was released in 1963, which seems weird, but what do I know about jazz records? That’s right, nothing. Which is why I find it kind of a struggle writing about a jazz record. Oh, Wiki told me Smith recorded two sessions in 1960, one was the Midnight Special album, released in 1960, and this album, released in 1963. The album starts out at track 1 with Back at the Chicken Shack and it’s just Jimmy on organ, Stanley Turrentine on sax, Kenny Burrell on guitar, and Donald Bailey on drums. If you’re asking where the bass is, Smith plays it with foot pedals on the organ. There are no vocals on any of the tracks, and each guy kind of gets his shot to shine in each song. It’s the kind of jazz I can mess with, so to speak. It’s not every instrument playing a different song or weird time signatures at the same time. It’s a straight-up midtempo, 4/4 composition. Simple, but easy to digest and appreciate. You can hear the musicians kind of yelp or scream when one has a good solo or note. This song gives you a good idea of what you’re getting on this album. Track 2 is When I Grow Too Old To Dream and it’s one of those recognizable jazz grooves. The drummer is just tap-tap-tapping the cymbals as the organ plays nice and low in the background while the sax takes the lead. I can see why people fall in love with jazz. It’s hard not to like it, at least when it’s as accessible as this is. You can just sit there and enjoy the groove or daydream or whatever you do when you get lost in a song. On the original release, there were just four songs and a run time of 37:50 minutes. They sure knew how to do it back then. As a young idiot, I used to think it was great to get a CD with over an hour of music on it. And it was great when all the songs were good. Once hour-long CDs became common, a lot of bands had to write filler tracks to make it seem like you were getting bang for your buck. It's like Norm MacDonald said about news. There really isn't enough news for half an hour, much less 24 hours. Which is kind of how we've ended up as we have, but I digress. In 1987, this album was reissued with a fifth song, On the Sunny Side of the Street, a cover song. Which reminds me, When I’m Too Old To Dream is also a cover song. Track 3 is Minor Chant, and it’s a bit more uptempo than the previous two songs. This song starts as the last did, with the sax in the lead. That makes sense as Turrentine wrote this song. He was nicknamed Mr. T. Smith’s organ is just woven into each song. You even forget it’s there sometimes because it’s always there. In this one, as Mr. T plays, it kind of bubbles in the background. Did I just hear Mr. T throw in a melody from the Undertaker’s theme? About halfway through the song, Smith begins bringing the organ to the front. These songs are great party songs, I bet. You just put them on in the background and mingle and eat finger foods. Of course, I’m thinking of a party thrown by writers on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in the 1960s. Track 4 is Messy Bessie, and again, Mr. T gets his shine in the beginning. I guess in jazz, though, everyone gets their chance to show off. I kind of feel like I’ve heard this song. The Hammond B-3 organ was used in jazz and blues before Smith, but it was Smith’s improvisation and mastery of the instrument that solidified it as more than just a background sound in jazz and the blues. And thank God. Can you imagine all those songs where the Hammond B-3 organ plays a major part or has an incredible solo? Maybe you can’t because you don’t know exactly what a Hammond B-3 sounds like, but if you did, you would….Or something like that. Oh yeah, Burrell is lighting that guitar on fire. I assume it’s a Gibson Les Paul, but I have no idea. That seems like a jazzy guitar. I’m having a good time, so I’ll also listen to track 5, On the Sunny Side of the Street. This is the 2007 remastered version. Again, starting with Mr. T. I swear I’ve heard this song before. I probably have, it’s been covered a ton of times, and it’s been on quite a few TV shows and movies. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m not a jazz guy, and I don’t have a vocabulary to speak on it like I could Bullet Boys’ Smooth Up In You. However, I know what my ears like, and this was a great-sounding album. Is it a must-listen? If you’ve never really heard jazz or you want to hear what a Hammond B-3 organ sounds like, then yes, I think you should at least give it a try. I’m not sure it’s an all-time great, but it was definitely a nice, chill listen.
Have been in a jazz kick recently and this hit the spot. Likes: When I Grow Too Old To Dream; Minor Chant
five stars!
Very good for background music. Very good for maybe jamming with your own instruments. On its own however, it's pretty forgetful and made me realise I have a limit with long instrumentals
favs: back at the chicken shack messy bessie rating 2/5
Even older than the last Not into this type of music so I don't like it that much, but its sounds great
No es mal álbum, tiene buen ritmo, es musica para acompañar en una cena o reunión elegante, tranquila.
I dig it. Wish I was more of a jazz head because I feel like I’m missing something whenever I listen to it.
As jazz albums go, I didn't hate this. Felt like the Monsters Inc soundtrack at times
Just soooo dull. It’s like being stuck on hold listening to muzak
We all know my feelings on jazz by now, but it isn’t the most wanky of the jazz efforts I have been subjected to on this generator. I feel like I’ve heard the title track somewhere, and this nearly put me to sleep when I needed to be trying to sleep, so bonus points for that.
I still don't understand jazz. I still don't particularly enjoy jazz. The first track made me think of Austin Powers. I still find the genre name "Hard Bop" very funny. Calling yourself "The Incredible" Jimmy Smith displays some major confidence levels. A+ album cover art. 1/5 (but should really be 1.5)
Okay? Noodley organ jazz.
Liked this ine
Nice, chill, feel-good music. Didn't blow my mind or anything, similar to a thousand other records. But cool, nonetheless.
I'm not a jazz enthusiast but I dip in occasionally and this is a decent album.
YAYY
A refreshingly mellow accompaniment to my afternoon. It's a nice day, the sun is out, and it's not too cold or too hot. Sometimes this is just the kind of thing you need to hear when the time and the situation is right.
when the saxophone said brdrdrdrbrrrrdrdrdrbdrdrdndnuhnuh i felt that
Never heard of this artist or record. It was fun listen.
I loved the first song so much that it wasn't until the 3rd song that I realized I was being tricked into enjoying jazz. But this jazz doesn't suck, so, whatever.
Pas terminé pas de paroles trop dur
a lovely soundtrack for my sunday
4 - whatever this type of music is called I' a big fan. All I know is I love this goofy lil organ. It always reminds me of spongebob
Easy listen, but not very entertaining to my ears.
Weak
4.5/5 Bluesy and Jazzy
Very chill, very great
Fine, fun enough beats, but no lyrics. Not really much to say beyond that
funky jazz that i likes
ya like jazz?
Great vibes, I need to develop my palate for jazz
Fun! Good bluesy background music for sure.
Personal rating - not for me. My wife, who used to DJ the jazz hour at a radio station, asked me to skip it and switch out the music.
Only listened to about half. Not really my thing. Cool album cover tho.
Pretty good for a jazz album. 2.5 stars.
Organs are rare, but I love them as much as pianos and keyboards. Great and unique sound.
Obviously very talented musicians and I did enjoy it but it’s not something I would listen to regularly or ever, really. So music acid piano.
Groovy. Tvarkantis namus klausyčiausi
3.5 - good album
3.5
3.5
3.5
soul-jazz, church, tall grass, crops
Highlights: nothing in particular It's ok for what it is... Nothing groundbreaking.
Didn't realise Chicken Shack meant "smooth organ jazz groove" but was a pleasant surprise
Si seguro
Lovely bit of easy listening, can't say it made a huge impression on me but I enjoyed the music
Back at the Chicken Shack is not an essential album to hear by any means, but if you want some simple Soul Jazz to lounge around to then I don't think I could recommend a better project to check out. There may not be a whole lot here to chat about during this entirely instrumental outing from The Incredible Jimmy Smith, but I do have to say it is an enjoyable ride from front to back. I also may be a bit more biased towards this project because I eat up simple shit like this for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The instrumentation is accessible and the tracks never feel like they drag. They fit perfectly into the background and help make for a very easy-going soundtrack to the next 38 minutes of your life. Definitely one of the safer picks on this list, but I can't hate for them taking a few easy shots.
Bluesy
Mmm
A masterpiece. A delight. A breath of sweet, fresh, easy air
Back at the chicken shack - 3 When i grow too old to dream - 3 Minor chant - 3 Messie bessie - 3
Smooth and great for ambiance. I got a little bored as one song bled into the next.
Superbly pleasant. Listened on a rainy morning while drinking coffee. The musicianship is sublime. Locked in. Listen to Jimmy Smith.
me re gustó aunque no lo terminé
Pretty nice. Not the kind of thing I regularly listen to.
The Incredible Background Music at the Chicken Shack Album
not the type of music i'd listen to :(
Lo amo. Es un jazz tranquilo e interesante. Esta muy guay.
Good good. 3.8
The next time, which will be the first time, I host a Mad Men-themed dinner party, I now know the perfect album to have playing in the background. Very suave.
Excellent jazz music, particularly bad album cover (in my opinion). I’m not a huge fan of jazz, but it makes great background music for a casual listener like myself. I am familiar with some of the greats like Miles Davis and Ella Fitzgerald, but Jimmy’s new to me. Glad I got to hear him. 3 stars
Sounds like this is good Jazz, but I let this play through and auto play continued for half an hour before I realized the album was over...
So good and smooth. Jimmy Smith’s work is always a great listen.
Great album. Smith was a master. This record very much creates a specific tone and vibe, which I’ve enjoyed for many years now. Not something I need to listen to every day, but valid nonetheless and very satisfying. Always loved the cover too.
Jazz is not really my thing. Background music at best for me.
Was a complete surprise and I really enjoyed even though it’s not my usual thing at all
could put you on any time
It was a fun polite time. The first track was the best. Rating: 3.0
No está mal, por momentos la música es agradable pero nunca me ha gustado ese organito sesentero (solo se lo perdono a Serge Gainsbourg) que me arruina las canciones. Por lo demás, bien.
Muy bueno, me gustó bastante. Fácil de escuchar
Well, it’s some nice instrumental to say the least. Back at the chicken shack, the title track was actually quite serine to listen to. It made me feel like I was listening to elevator music. When I grow too old to dream was similar, it was alright, but again reminded me of elevator music. Elevator music filled with talent, but elevator music nonetheless. Minor chant sounded like a slowed down mariokart soundtrack. Messie Bessie picked up at the end a bit and I enjoyed the horns. I liked the closer, on the sunny side of the street, as 1. It was half the length of the other tracks, and 2. It actually had something slightly different going for it. Overall a 2.5/5 ⭐️, it was just boring. There is some talent in there, but not really any new musical ideas are bought to the table throughout the whole thing. 101/1089
algo bien agustín, tanto que podría pasar desapercibido, pero entre la combinación inusual de instrumentos, y buenos solos muy bien compeados (sobre todo en messy bessie) sí dan ganas de regresar a la choza pollera
Very solid Jazz record. Digged the vibe, would make for good background music at a social gathering or a restaurant.
Solid, inoffensive jazz. Very impressed with the fact this guy recorded two albums in a day. I guess you use the session musicians while you've got em.
Back at The Chicken Shack- I've heard this one before, very fun No more individual song comments lmao i cannot keep up with that Love how good this is as background music
pretty good instrumental music
Groovy soul jazz built on Hammond organ, bluesy guitar, laid-back drums, and mostly instrumental phrasing moves with smoky, late-night ease. Listening feels like sitting in a dim club where the same groove rolls on endlessly, warm but barely shifting. The result is smooth and atmospheric and dull in its repetition.
no notes, just good
Oh, I'm digging this. What a great listen on a Friday. The soul was palpable in this. 8/10.
Loved this jazz offering. Smooth cool and satisfying. 4.2
Smooooth. Some really fun jamming here. Not very sticky, though. Didn’t stay with me. 7/10 Quite Likeable
Artiste inconnu. L'album propose un Blues/Jazz instrumental orgue/sax/batterie, et parfois guitare, qui fait du bien après les quelques albums moyens ou détestables que j'ai subi précédemment. Les chorus sont vraiment intéressants, que demander de plus ? Je l'écouterais de nouveau avec plaisir ! =>4/5
6/10
I saw Jimmy Smith play the Jazz Cafe in Camden Town in 2004. I got to the venue early. It was fairly empty and, as I couldn’t get a table in the upstairs restaurant, I had dinner and a few drinks down the street. When I got back there still wasn’t a huge crowd and I pulled one of the bent chequer-plate bar stools to the back wall to sit on while I waited. A while later someone walked right into to me. He apologised, his hand on my knee to steady himself, an old black man in a dark suit. He seemed to be struggling to focus and two thoughts entered my head. “Oh my god, that’s Jimmy Smith…” and “He looks out of it” - old age? Alcohol? Worse? Someone took his arm and led him away. Some time later the gig started, a drummer, guitar player, and a saxophonist surrounding the empty Hammond organ. They played for five minutes or so and then Jimmy Smith was guided, from the upper level, down the stairs at the rear of the stage. It seemed to take ages for his helper to get him to the Hammond, and all the time I was thinking “This is going to be a disaster…” Then Jimmy started to play the organ and so started one of the best performances I have ever seen in person. He was fantastic. Animated. Flirting with girls in the audience - “Don’t you come up here now…” At one point I noticed the restaurant above was quieter and I went up and managed to find my way to a gantry which spanned the stage above the band. I have no idea why no one stopped me, but I was able to stand right above the Hammond organ and watch Jimmy Smith’s fingers as he made it sing and growl. Anyway, Back at the Chicken Shack showed up on 1001 Albums today. It is fairly representative of Smith’s Blue Note releases - nothing earth shattering, just incredibly talented, seasoned jazz players - Kenny Burrell on guitar, Stanley Turrentine on tenor sax, Donald Bailey on drums - playing off each other, captured on tape by Rudy Van Gelder. Excellent.
If there was a list of 1001 Chicken Shacks You Must Return To Before You Die, I’d revisit each one. This was great stuff.
That was a fun spot of jazz. Thanks, Jimmy!
Smith really shares the spotlight here, which keeps these four songs sounding fresh. Easy to listen to, but missing the real flash that would make it amazing.
Good playing no doubt, and WONDERFUL for putting in a commercial about long-distance phone service in the 90s, and absolutely perfect if you want to listen to exactly that for 45 straight minutes. Like, once you’ve heard a bit you’ve heard it all. I thought the rendition of Sunny Side of the Street would give the record a nice pop at the end but was just more of the same basically. Not my favorite.
No es mi onda y me aburrió un poco pero estuvo bien
I had no idea what to expect and this blew me away. Excellent music for my morning commute.
It's nice.
Love the album cover. There is lots of talent on this album.
A very nice album
General thoughts: I like Jazz, but this is not my type. This one has a mixture of Soul, supported mainly by the organ. But for me, it lacks the impact. I need the rush, the energy that instrumentalists like Coltrane can deliver. For me, Jazz is about the expression of the instruments and the synergy between them. This kind of laid-back, relaxed Jazz doesn't do much for me other than as background music. It's department-store Jazz, and too lengthy for that matter. If this were a 4m-5m jams album, I'd probably rate it a star higher. Seriously, if you don't have a clear idea of what you want to paint, don't go past the 7-minute mark, and that’s for music in general. I found the drums and guitar not up to the organ and saxophone. As the music progresses, my mind wanders, and even if I like 2 or 3 sections, it doesn’t matter if the track is 12 minutes long. Outstanding song(s): Back At The Chicken Shack Weakest song(s): When I Grow Too Old To Dream, Messy Bessie Cover: Cozy Real rating: 2.87
Very nice melodies<3 smooth smooth
I just don't like jazz but this is okay
I love this genre and this was a lovely album
Not bad but not my fav kind of music.
I’m not a jazz girl, sorry :(
Nae exactly my cup o tea but it was easy to listen to and something I could easily see myself sticking on to be playing in the background to unwind.
Where have you been all my life, Jimmy. Yes, this is what I'm talking about.
Surprisingly interesting mixture of soul, jazz and blues (* Wikipedia informs me it's called soul jazz and bebop or hard bop), but for the most part it feels very dated (* because it is from 1960) and while the sound is not bad (* listened via Qobuz 24-Bit 192kHz HiRes audio on a proper stereo speaker setup), it feels kinda stuffy. Maybe it was the mics of the day? Anyway, I didn't mind it at all (* especially on top of the noughts instrumental dancey pop ditty I listened previous). * marked parts added to the writing after listening to the whole album.
Sorry to all the jazz fans out there but this just isn’t for me.
Nice. I am not a fan of jazz, but this was pretty good. Accessible. Easy. Nice to have on while doing other things. Bonus star for the doggo on the cover. (4)
Not really sure how to judge this one as I don’t really know this genre well. To me, it was alright but didn’t amaze me.
Llevo la primera canción y esta vaina si essssssss!!! Me encantó y me fascina la sincronización de la batería, la orgoneta ? No se específicamente que instrumento es pero me fascinó cómo convierte el jazz en algo más que simple jazz.5
Good vibes, pretty chill Stand-outs [THEY ALL SOUND THE SAME]
2.5 stars
Rico rico
Not really a jazz fan, interesting though. I can’t really tell the difference between the songs.
This one was a pleasant surprise, coming from Deep Purple, this was so sweet, calm, relaxing and just... delicious to listen to. I'm not Usonian so I'm not that familiar with the Jazz movement in the US, the history and the musicians that pushed this genre in the 50's and 60's. This is a great album.
No lo conocía. Muy bueno
Groovy - kinda short but not the worst thing
A cool little jazz album, the organ instrumentals provided a slightly more unique sound for me as the jazz I tend to listen to doesn’t feature an organ. I think in parts it worked quite well and was well played. Apart from that I haven’t got loads to say on this, it’s a good listen but not much more for me other than background music but it’s really good at being background music. A solid 3 star from me good but there wasn’t anything that qualified into a 4 star album, my standout song was ‘Minor chant’.
Definitely a nice jazz album but it doesnt really stand out to me in a crazy way.
Nice choice of an album to show off probably *the* musician who helped popularize the Hammond/electric organ in the late 50s and 60s. Real nice blend of soul and jazz music, and full of tasty licks and smooth solos. 8.5/10
7.5/10 It's a nice Jazz album but nothing really stands out to me
Me aburro fácilmente con lo instrumental. Disfruté el ritmo, porque álbum no es muy largo, pero me costó diferenciar entre canciones.
Fantastic for a windy stroll. Makes you feel like having a nice frolic
great listen!
Pay attention or don’t, this is solid
Never heard of this guy but by the album cover I assumed he was a Muscle Shoals R&B guy but no a jazz organist? Pretty good stuff 3.5 stars
No es del todo mi gusto
Just acoustics and not in the mood for this.
This was a nice listen. But that’s about it. Pretty inoffensive. A little more fire in the playing would have been great. I wonder how this album made it on the list and not Tony Williams Lifetime?!
More background jazz.
Fun album with a great line-up. Some good grooves. It is mostly blues bars but the improvisation is interesting and the grooves are really solid.
Didn’t expect jazz for some reason. Quite enjoyed this. Authentic, no bullshit classic jazz.
Really enjoyed this. Everything about it was perfect. A perfect mix of jazz and Funk. Would listen to it again and buy it if I saw it. Messy Bessie was the standout. 4 stars
If I’m being completely honest — I listened to this album in parts. It’s hard for me to really comment on it, but it seems to be an album with soul. 7/10
🎺✨✨✨
Cosy and easy on the ear.
Reminiscent of my dad’s sax and clarinet playing - classic and pleasant tunes. When I think jazz, this is it.
Eh, nothing spectacular...
I really enjoyed this album. Very groovy jazz album featuring Jimmy Smith on the Hammond B-3 organ , Stanley Turrentine on Sax, Donald Bailey on Drums and Kenny Burrell. Five tracks all worth a listen. 4.4
Fantastic. That Hammond B-3 sound is so foundational. A joy to listen to. A 5.
more jazzzz
Smoove
A bore.
A white noise machine — I couldn't have noticed it any less
Me gusto mucho , algo que nunca escucho, para estar chill esta muy bueno
Good album with instrumental music
Really dug this. Some really nice guitar work, and I’m always a sucker for a B3 organ. Will probably end up coming back to this one.
First impression: the cover is a dude with his dog. This has to be good. It is. Fantastic jazz album. Will listen again.
Easy listening but also compelling. I think I've heard a lot of motifs from this album in other works
This is a great discovery. Smith's soloing at the Hammond is effortlessly beautiful, smooth and cool, like a summer cocktail, a sublime jazz quartet with Stanley Turrentine: sax, Kenny Burrell: guitar and Donald Bailey: drums.
Don’t get jazz besides as background music for something else. Think this was good but can’t give it an honest rating.
it's nice
Best Song: Back at the Chicken Shack This remains not really 100% my type of music but this had a little bit more of an up tempo that makes some use cases for it. I listened while working and found it relatively enjoyable. Plus, as a Phish/Grateful Dead fan, I can hear a lot of their jams in these songs. But unlike Phish/Grateful Dead these are all jams and not as much songs. 4/5.
Can't really say anything bad about some jazz, just gets a little boring
Really fantastic jazz record, definitely one I can throwing on regularly!
This was relaxing in a good way. Felt like I should pour a scotch and sit back and immerse myself in the music.
It was decent enough and also it one that I knew but it was all just a little bit safe. It wasn’t melodically or rhythmically strong enough to mask the lack of ambition.
Imagine my confusion when this album started playing and I was expecting Jimmy *Cliff*. 3 songs in, none of which that were ‘you can get it if you really want’ and I realised it was something entirely different. Some decent blues inspired jazz throughout this but found it a little soporific by the end and isn’t an album I’d neccessarily go back to in a hurry.
The dog on the album cover seems cool
I was having a bad day today, and listening to ths felt right. Made me feel like feeling bad isn't so bad. I started having a great day today, and this same music made me feel on top of the world. Now that's good music.
Saxophone, Hammond organ and drums are the star in this instrumental jazz album. I have to admit that this style of jazz always makes me think of the end credits theme from the sitcom "Bottom". However, unlike that upbeat little tune, this album feel much more laid back and relaxed. I enjoy this album more than the other jazz albums that I have listened to so far. I still dont have an ear for jazz and as such most of the songs feel very similar. (2.500)
Sehr geil. Direkt gespeichert. Gute mucke zum runterkommen, aber auch zum lesen oder so.
Funky also cool 8)
Funky, but electric organ heavy.
What the balls is this? MAN, these guys can PLAY... shit music.
perfect sunday morning album
Strong 3,5
60’s Jazz
If you enjoy jazz I would recommend but not for me
A jazzy Booker T. Chilled out blues and jazz instrumentals with tasty licks on sax, hammond and guitar. Great music to work to
I don't care what anyone says about this album. It's peak.
I suppose this was bound to happen eventually, but I've finally arrived at an album in which every track is enjoyable enough to be a personal highlight, but not quite at the level where I feel a five is warranted. Of course, Back at the Chicken Shack only has four tracks, but each one is over seven minutes long and could have easily worn my patience thin if the music wasn't compelling. Fortunately, it is – I'm curious to dig deeper into Jimmy Smith's discography after this! Highlights: ALL OF 'EM, BUT WITH AN ASTERISK
Great stuff. Added straight to the rotation!
Really solid album. Pretty jazzy without being too random. Can't wait to compare it to other names in Jazz.
Noice. Songs were longer than I expected. I went in thinking it would be a short listen based on the short track list, but they're all pretty long. I like it very much.
It's a perfectly fine record, but it's just not something to get excited about. This is ambiance music, which certainly has its place in culture, but these reviews are personal and my personal take is that this is forgettable.
don't know tons about jazz, loved the bluesiness of this album and enjoyed learning about the music it influenced.
Tää instrumentaalijazz levy kuullosti ihan hyvältä alkuun, kun pääinstrumentteinä oli kosketinsoittimet ja kitara, mutta homma meni liian sakeaksi minulle, kun puhaltimet otti vallan. Kuuntelin kuitenkin koko levyn.
snoopy
Springsteen-esque
Groovy and pleasant and lots of talent involved, but kind of background. Dig Kenny Burrell’s guitar playing on a couple of the tunes. Familiar with title track because of the Phish cover.
Now this is a chicken shack that this vegan can get behind.
Good vibes - need to be in the mood to chill to really love it
He's great, just mot a big fan of the Hammond organ.
8.8
Solid
16 - Jimmy Smith - Back at the Chicken Shack - Rating = 2 This is some classic funky soul blues that’s nice. It’s just not something I’m ever going to put on. I wouldn’t turn it off if it was on… but I’m not going to look for it and I’m just not that interested.
This is green onions but better because more jazz is incorporated.
Great Jazz Album with some funky Organ playing and decent Sax as well
so fun
I will be returning to the chicken shack
4/10? So eigentlich cool, aber hör ich mir wahrscheinlich nicht einfach so mal an
Not the jazz for me Best Song: Back at the Chicken Shack Rating: 5.5/10 Stars: 3
Favorite: back at the chicken shack
Not for me
Perfectly pleasant, not a great deal to say about it, honestly.
Solid early 60s bluesy record.
It was ok. I guess for people who like this type of music this album could be really good, but its not for me. Its good to explore other genres tho.