Gettin' the Message

Gettin' the Message is an album by jazz organist Johnny "Hammond" Smith recorded for the Prestige label in 1960.

Reception

AllMusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "this is a solidly entertaining and texturally intriguing album".

Track listing

All compositions by Johnny "Hammond" Smith except where noted.

1. "Swanee River" (Traditional) – 8:57
2. "Just Say So Long" – 4:03
3. "Lid Flippin'" – 5:17
4. "Gettin' the Message" – 7:15
5. "Princess" – 5:30
6. "Dementia" – 5:18

Personnel

• Johnny "Hammond" Smith – organ
• Lem Winchester – vibraphone
• Eddie McFadden – guitar
• Wendell Marshall – bass
• Bill Erskine – drums
• Esmond Edwards – producer
• Rudy Van Gelder – engineer

References