Smithville is the second album by American jazz trumpeter Louis Smith, recorded on March 30, 1958, and released on Blue Note—his final album for the label.Blue Note discography accessed October 20, 2010
Reception
The AllMusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine states, "Stylistically, there are no surprises here -- this is mainstream bop and hard bop, original and contemporary bop numbers, as well as standards... It's a first-rate hard bop set that deserves wider distribution than it has received."Erlewine, S. T. [ Allmusic Review] accessed October 20, 2010
Track listing
Personnel
Musicians Louis Smith – trumpet Charlie Rouse – tenor saxophone Sonny Clark – piano Paul Chambers – bass Art Taylor – drums
Technical personnel
Alfred Lion – producer Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer Reid Miles – cover design Frank Wolff – photography Robert Levin – liner notes
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