The New Boss Guitar of George Benson is the debut studio album by American jazz/soul guitarist George Benson released in 1964 under Prestige Records

Review by Alex Henderson

George Benson was only 21 when, on May 1, 1964, he recorded his first album as a leader, The New Boss Guitar of George Benson. At that point, the guitarist had yet to become a huge name in jazz, although many of those who knew him for his work with Jack McDuff's group (which he joined in 1962) agreed that he showed great potential. Benson still had some growing to do in 1964, but even so, this is an impressive debut. The guitarist had developed a distinctive, recognizable sound on his instrument, and he plays with both feeling and technique...

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Got My Mojo Workin' is a 1966 album by Jimmy Smith arranged by Oliver Nelson.

Review by Stephen Cook

After seven high-quality years with Blue Note, organist Jimmy Smith switched over to the Verve label...Got My Mojo Workin', finds the B-3 innovator mixing it up with organ and guitar combo swingers and big band charts compliments of arranger Oliver Nelson. On the first half of the disc, Smith delves into the day's chart-topping terrain with passable shots at the Stevie Wonder hit "High Heel Sneakers," Jagger and Richard's "Satisfaction," and the pop candy of "1-2-3.".. Aided by the stellar likes Kenny Burrell, Ernie Royal, Phil Woods, Ron Carter, and Grady Tate, Got My Mojo Workin' is not a top Smith release, but one dedicated fans will probably want to check out.

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Workin' by Shirley Scott, released on Prestige in 1967

Review by Stewart Mason

...Scott plays with her typical fluidity and taste throughout. "You're My Everything" even manages the difficult feat of having piano and organ coexist in a small-combo setting without sounding needlessly cluttered, by having Scott trade choruses with Ronnell Bright, each wisely laying out while the other one takes over. Start with the Scott/Turrentine dates first, but check this one out.

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Holiday Soul is an album of Christmas music by organist Don Patterson recorded in 1964 and released on the Prestige label.

Allmusic writer Kurt Edwards awarded the album 3 stars stating "The group put their own warm spin on winter classics, staying true to the melodies while giving themselves room to stretch out a bit. It adds up to a hopeful, fun record, perfect for any holiday party, no matter your affiliation" and noting the album "manage[s] to capture the best of the season's feeling" - Wikipedia

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These Blues of Mine is the second album by jazz organist Trudy Pitts, recorded in 1967 and released on the Prestige label.

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars, stating "Better than expected soul-jazz interpretations of contemporary rock and pop songs stand alongside jazz originals... It works best when they cut to straight, burning soul-jazz grooves". - Wikipedia

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Introducing the Fabulous Trudy Pitts is the debut album by jazz organist Trudy Pitts which was recorded in 1967 and released on the Prestige label.

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "A strong debut from Trudy Pitts, divided between covers of pretty mainstream standards and gutsier straight soul-jazz" - Wikipedia

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Finger-Lickin' Good Soul Organ by Lonnie Smith, released on CBS in 1967.

...Finger Lickin' Good also happens to be a wicked whirl of a jazz record. Smith's plucky organ is as salient as a blue myna flocking among starlings; 'Minor Chant' works as the introductory example of this. The right hand of the Hammond is distinctly clucky and low-midded in the mix, whilst the comparatively drawn-out left hand is centralised and sustained. Eleven prodigious tracks ensue, with the sardonically intoned jive 'Keep Talkin'' standing out among them, its titular chatterbox seemingly mimicked in jest by Smith's mimetic playing. - Sounds of the Universe

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Patterson's People is an album by organist Don Patterson recorded in 1964 and released on the Prestige label.

Allmusic writer Eugene Chadbourne awarded the album 4 stars stating "It's classic stuff" - Wikipedia

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Got a Good Thing Goin' is an album by American organist Big John Patton recorded in 1966 and released on the Blue Note label.

The AllMusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album 4½ stars and stated "Fans of hard bop may find the songs a little too simple, but hot, up-tempo soul-jazz rarely comes any better than it does on Got a Good Thing Goin'."- Wikipedia

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Sure 'Nuff is the debut album by jazz organist Sonny Phillips which was recorded in 1969 and released on the Prestige label.

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars stating "Sure 'Nuff isn't an undiscovered masterpiece or anything, but it's considerably more interesting than the average soul-jazz album from the late '60s" - Wikipedia

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