Paid In Full

A funky Jimmy Smith release on his own Mojo Records label, formed after his departure from Verve in the early ’70s. Across four extended tracks, Smith leads a tight combo featuring Larry Gales on bass, Ray Crawford on guitar, Donald Dean on drums and Buck Clarke on percussion. “Can’t Get Enough” is a standout, rolling groove with Smith in full organ form. The set also includes a slow, funky take on “Killing Me Softly,” the jazzy shuffle “Paid In Full” and the laid-back “Bro Pugh.”