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;[1] the album masters were acquired by Blue Note's Alfred Lion and released shortly after on Blue Note that same year.[2]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]

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."[3]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Louis Smith, except as noted.

Side 1
No.TitleWriter(s)Date recordedLength
1."Tribute to Brownie"Duke PearsonFebruary 4, 19586:38
2."Brill's Blues" February 4, 19588:22
3."Ande" February 9, 19586:42
Side 2
No.TitleWriter(s)Date recordedLength
1."Stardust"Hoagy CarmichaelFebruary 9, 19585:20
2."South Side" February 4, 19588:38
3."Val's Blues" February 9, 19586:37

Personnel

References

  1. ^ Ginell, Cary (2013). Walk Tall: The Music and Life of Julian "Cannonball" Adderley. Milwaukee, Wisconscin: Hal Leonard. p. 33. ISBN 9781480343030.
  2. ^ Blue Note discography accessed October 20, 2010
  3. ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed October 20, 2010
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