Here Comes Louis Smith is the debut album by American trumpeter Louis Smith recorded on February 4 & 9, 1958 for Transition, but the company went out of business before release; the album masters were acquired by Blue Note's Alfred Lion and released shortly after on Blue Note that same year.Blue Note discography accessed October 20, 2010
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow says. "Louis Smith had a brilliant debut on this Blue Note album, his first of two before becoming a full-time teacher."Yanow, S. [ Allmusic Review] accessed October 20, 2010
Track listing
Personnel Louis Smith – trumpet Cannonball Adderley (credited as "Buckshot La Funke") – alto saxophone (except "Stardust") Duke Jordan (February 4, 1958), Tommy Flanagan (February 9, 1958) – piano Doug Watkins – bass Art Taylor – drums
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