The Blue Note Years, Vol. 3: Organ & Soul 1956-1967 (1999)

About this title: This two CD collection was originally released as part of Blue Note's 60th Anniversary boxed set. Jimmy Smith, who was signed by Alfred Lion after he saw just one of Smith's shows, sets the pace for this chronicle of the organ fever of soul jazz. Other great organists featured include John Patton, Larry Young, and Freddie Roach. Aggressive and funky, this CD documents a sound that borrowed heavily from the blues and would influence jazz and rock well into the next decade. Stacia Proefrock, All Music Guide

Tracks:

1. The Sermon [Smith]
2. Somethin' Strange [Willette]
3. Southern Exposure [Jackson]
4. Sweet Cake [Frank]
5. Easy-Don't Hurt [Quebec]
6. I.Q. Blues [Roach]
7. Let 'Em Roll [Patton]
8. Blue in Maude's Flat [Green]
9. Midnight Blue [Burrell]
10. Hog Maw [Donaldson]
11. Cristo Redentor [Pearson]
12. River's Invitation [Mayfield]
13. The Sidewinder [Morgan]
14. Adam's Apple [Shorter]
15. The Turnaround [Mobley]
16. Slow Drag [Byrd]
17. Alligator Boogaloo [Donaldson]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.