Album · 1982
Off the Top
- Released
- 1982
- Tracklist
- 7 tracks
- Length
- 39:31
- Country
- US
“Off the Top” is an album by Jimmy Smith, released in 1982. The original release has 7 tracks with a running time of 39:31. Jazz standards on the record include “Ain't Misbehavin'” and “Mimosa”. The line-up features Jimmy Smith (organ, spoken vocals), George Benson (guitar), Grady Tate (drums (drum set)), Ron Carter (double bass) and Stanley Turrentine (saxophone).
Who played on Off the Top
- Jimmy Smith organ, spoken vocals all tracks
- George Benson guitar on 6 tracks
- Grady Tate drums (drum set) on 6 tracks
- Ron Carter double bass on 6 tracks
- Stanley Turrentine saxophone on 6 tracks
- Crusher Bennett percussion on 2 tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Off the Top 7:47
- A2 Endless Love — Lionel Richie 7:06
- A3 Mimosa standard — George Benson 5:49
- B1 I’ll Drink to That 7:34
- B2 Theme From M*A*S*H (Suicide Is Painless) — Johnny Mandel 6:10
- B3 Ain’t Misbehavin’ standard — Harry Brooks, Fats Waller 3:57
- B4 Jimmy Smith Rap 1:08
Production
- Robert Eaton engineer
- Tony May recording, remixer
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The Incredible Jimmy Smith at the Organ, Volume 3
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A New Sound, a New Star: Jimmy Smith at the Organ, Volume 1
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A New Sound, a New Star: Jimmy Smith at the Organ, Volume 2
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At Club “Baby Grand” Wilmington, Delaware, Volume 2
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At Club “Baby Grand” Wilmington, Delaware, Volume 1
1956 · Live · Blue Note
The Sounds of Jimmy Smith
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Jimmy Smith at the Organ: Plays Pretty Just for You
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Jimmy Smith at the Organ, Volume 1
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A Date With Jimmy Smith, Volume 1
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A Date With Jimmy Smith, Volume 2
1957 · Live · Blue Note
Jimmy Smith at the Organ, Volume 2
1958 · Blue Note
House Party
1958 · Blue Note
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Off the Top?
The line-up of Off the Top includes Jimmy Smith (organ, spoken vocals), George Benson (guitar), Grady Tate (drums (drum set)), Ron Carter (double bass), Stanley Turrentine (saxophone) and Crusher Bennett (percussion).
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