connoisseur series500 Posted May 18, 2003 Report Posted May 18, 2003 This one should be easier than the pianist poll. Let's hear it all! Quote
Eric Posted May 18, 2003 Report Posted May 18, 2003 I own *way* too many CDs by this group collectively and enjoy 'em all. Had to be true to my inner funk though (and although it might be a bit passe) had to vote for the man - Jimmy Smith. In his prime, he was the best. Eric Quote
Alexander Hawkins Posted May 18, 2003 Report Posted May 18, 2003 Head said Jimmy, heart said Lonnie, ears would have said whichever of them I'd listened to most recently. Quote
vibes Posted May 18, 2003 Report Posted May 18, 2003 Had to go with Larry Young, because I felt he really stretched himself on the instrument and put himself in a greater variety of contexts than his peers. Having said that, John Patton and Jimmy Smith would be other favorites - love the John Patton albums for the groove, and Jimmy Smith is a no-brainer. The "incredible" title that was on many of his albums was well-deserved. The guy really ripped it up! Quote
JohnS Posted May 18, 2003 Report Posted May 18, 2003 I like 'em all, but Big John wins by a length. Loads of soul and plenty of creativity. Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted May 18, 2003 Author Report Posted May 18, 2003 I voted for Big John. Nice to see Baby Face and Lonnie got a vote apiece. Who would vote for Baby Face? Don't see how he matches up to these other guys. Quote
Guest Mnytime Posted May 18, 2003 Report Posted May 18, 2003 Ok, no complaints for this list. Voted for the Man, Jimmy Smith. Young would have been second. Quote
Ed S Posted May 18, 2003 Report Posted May 18, 2003 I voted for Larry Young. I love the way he developed his sound an went outside the traditional groovin' organ combo. I love his Mosaic - it's one of my favorites. That said, Patton would be a close second for me. Quote
Brad Posted May 18, 2003 Report Posted May 18, 2003 I tried to vote for Shirley (messed it up somehow, though). She really cooked. But so did a lot of the others. Very hard list to choose from. You could vote for Jimmy Smith, the groundbreaker and not lose any sleep over it. John Patton, Larry Young come next for me. The albums Baby Face made for BN are tops. His Argo albums not as good. Quote
Alexander Posted May 19, 2003 Report Posted May 19, 2003 Larry Young. I'd vote for Sam Yahel as the best contemporary organist, though. Quote
Soul Stream Posted May 19, 2003 Report Posted May 19, 2003 Of course I went with Patton. No surprise. However, don't underestimate the ability of Baby Face Willette. That guy was just as tremendous as the others in his own way. A phenomenal player who mastered the instrument long before most other organists had a chance to utter the name Jimmy Smith. His Blue Notes and Argo LPs still stand as some of the best organ records to ever be made IMHO. "Face To Face" is in the Organ Hall Of Fame. Quote
Joe G Posted May 19, 2003 Report Posted May 19, 2003 Larry Young. I'd vote for Sam Yahel as the best contemporary organist, though. I'm with you 100% on both Larry and Sam. However, in concert, The Turbanator is hard to beat.. Quote
Alexander Hawkins Posted May 19, 2003 Report Posted May 19, 2003 However, in concert, The Turbanator is hard to beat.. Absolutely! Quote
jazzbo Posted May 19, 2003 Report Posted May 19, 2003 I went ahead and voted for Ms. Scott. She really just makes me feel great when I listen. She did so much. They're all great players! Quote
Soul Stream Posted May 19, 2003 Report Posted May 19, 2003 Yeah, Shirley Scott doesn't get much attention these days. However, for those who are fans of Larry Goldings and his offspring Sam Yahel, they both owe more to Shirley Scott than any other (including Larry Young IMHO.) If you don't think so, find Scott's "One For Me" LP, put it on and tell me it doesn't sound like a modern day Goldings outing. Larry told me Scott was a huge inspiration and named one of her albums (I forget which one) as being one of the handful that really influenced him. So, I'm with Lon. Whether we realize it or not, Scott's style has perhaps had a bigger influence on today's organ stylings than almost anyone else in a roundabout way. That is if you think Larry Goldings' style is today's most pervasive (which I think it is.) Quote
chris olivarez Posted May 20, 2003 Report Posted May 20, 2003 I cast the first vote for Jimmy McGriff though I would have liked to seen Don Patterson on the list. Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted May 20, 2003 Author Report Posted May 20, 2003 Big John with only 3 votes??? Wow, he's my personal favorite, but Jimmy and Larry are just so good, I guess. Quote
Soulstation1 Posted May 20, 2003 Report Posted May 20, 2003 jimmy is THE king of the organ period. i've been spinnin' all my big john patton's lately. i was able to score a cdr of the young set and been playin mothership ALOT ss1 Quote
Soul Stream Posted May 20, 2003 Report Posted May 20, 2003 Don Patterson NEEDS to be up there. so... Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted May 20, 2003 Report Posted May 20, 2003 As Soul Stream already mentioned, the absence of Don Patterson is a damn crime, but that said I voted for McGriff. Why? Well, I just felt bad for him. Actually, I love McGriff's playing. Obviously Jimmy Smith is the master and unbeatable. Next up for me would be Larry Young. Then Patterson tied with McDuff. Then Patton tied with Scott. The Holmes and McGriff. It's so hard to choose. I have to say I've been listening to a lot of Smith lately. I agree that Scott's influence on modern organists is pervasive. "One For Me" is a brilliant record. Quote
davef Posted May 20, 2003 Report Posted May 20, 2003 Way way way too hard to choose here! All of them have helped deplete my bank account from time to time... Quote
king ubu Posted May 20, 2003 Report Posted May 20, 2003 Went for Jimmy Smith, still my favorite! btw: how about another Ms Scott - Rhoda Scott? Her duo album with Kenny Clarke (in the Jazz in Paris series) is a great record imho. ubu Quote
Bright Moments Posted April 12, 2005 Report Posted April 12, 2005 how could jimmy smith not be leading this (and every) jazz organ poll? Quote
Big Al Posted April 12, 2005 Report Posted April 12, 2005 I can't believe this poll is two years old and I only voted TODAY!!!! Anyway, voted for Big John. Quote
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