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Great Scott! (1958 Shirley Scott album)

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Great Scott! is the debut album by organist Shirley Scott recorded in 1958 for the Prestige label.[2]

Released1959
RecordedMay 23, 1958
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack
GenreJazz
Length51:36
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Great Scott!
Studio album by
Shirley Scott
Released1959
RecordedMay 23, 1958
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack
GenreJazz
Length51:36
LabelsPrestige
PR 7143
ProducerBob Weinstock
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Reception

The Allmusic review stated "Great Scott! was her first out-front contribution to popularizing the organ in a jazz format that also drew on parts of blues and soul music. She displays admirable command of the instrument's swoops and funky glows here".[1]

Track listing

  1. "Brazil" (Ary Barroso) - 2:26
  2. "The Scott" (Shirley Scott) - 3:05
  3. "Cherokee" (Ray Noble) - 5:19
  4. "Nothing Ever Changes My Love for You" (Marvin Fisher, Jack Segal) - 4:36
  5. "Trees" (Joyce Kilmer, Oscar Rasbach) - 6:57
  6. "All of You" (Cole Porter) - 3:20
  7. "Goodbye" (Gordon Jenkins) - 5:00
  8. "Four" (Miles Davis) - 3:53

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