Here Comes Louis Smith

About Here Comes Louis Smith

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

Overview

Here Comes Louis Smith is the debut album by American trumpeter Louis Smith recorded in 1958 and released on the Blue Note label. Originally recorded for the Transition label, the company went out of business shortly afterwards and before the recording could be released. The album masters were acquired by Blue Note's Alfred Lion. Reception The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars and stated: "Louis Smith had a brilliant debut on this Blue Note album, his first of two before becoming a full-time teacher." Track listing All compositions by Louis Smith except as indicated "Tribute to Brownie" (Duke Pearson) - 6:38 "Brill's Blues" - 8:22 "Ande" - 6:42 "Stardust" (Hoagy Carmichael) - 5:20 "South Side" - 8:38 "Val's Blues" - 6:37

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