The “Jimmy Smith Quartet” live at the ZDF Jazz Club.

The “Jimmy Smith Quartet” perform live in concert at the ZDF Jazz Club in Germany during the late ’80s with star saxophonist Herman Riley.

The “Jimmy Smith Quartet” appear live at the ZDF Jazz Club on German TV in 1988. All around sideman Herman Riley is featured in the quartet of his longtime collaborator Jimmy Smith. Riley had performed regularly at the Los Angeles supper club owned by Smith during the 1970s, along with fellow saxophonist John F. Phillips. Personnel: Jimmy Smith, organ Herman Riley, tenor & soprano sax Terry Evans, guitar Frank Wilson, drums

Smith recorded with some of the great jazz musicians of the day such asĀ Kenny Burrell, George Benson, Grant Green, Stanley Turrentine, Lee Morgan, Lou Donaldson, Tina Brooks,Jackie McLean, Grady Tate and Donald Bailey.

Set List:

  1. Eight Counts for Rita
  2. Mood Indigo
  3. It’s Alright With Me
  4. The Cat
  5. Walk On The Wild Side
  6. Laura
  7. Interview
  8. Honky Tonk

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