Plain Talk

Jimmy Smith's hard-swinging sextet session captures the essence of Blue Note's late-60s jazz revival. Featuring Blue Mitchell's incisive trumpet work alongside Ike Quebec's robust tenor and Jackie McLean's nimble alto, this ensemble delivers four extended explorations of soulful grooves. Smith's trusted rhythm section provides the perfect foundation, allowing each soloist to stretch out across standout numbers including the title track and other memorable compositions. A masterclass in ensemble interplay and individual expression from one of jazz's most compelling organists.