Jimmy Smith Trio + LD

Jimmy Smith Trio + LD is an album by jazz organist Jimmy Smith and saxophonist Lou Donaldson recorded for the Blue Note label in 1957 and released only in Japan.

Jimmy Smith Trio + LD
Studio album by Jimmy Smith Trio With Lou Donaldson
Released	February 21, 1985
Recorded	July 4, 1957
Studio	Manhattan Towers, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	45:26
Label	Blue Note BNJ 61013
Producer	Alfred Lion
Jimmy Smith chronology
Plays Pretty Just for You (1957) Jimmy Smith Trio + LD (1985) Groovin' at Small's Paradise (1957)
Lou Donaldson chronology
Swing and Soul (1957) Jimmy Smith Trio + LD (1985) Lou Takes Off (1957)

Reception

The album was awarded 2½ stars by Stephen Thomas Erlewine in an Allmusic review which stated:

"in general, the session is bland but pleasant offering nothing truly memorable".

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

Track listing

1. "Soft Winds" (Benny Goodman) – 7:58
2. "Hollerin' and Screamin'" (Eddie Davis) – 6:59
3. "'Round Midnight" (Thelonious Monk) – 6:27
4. "Star Eyes" (Gene DePaul, Don Raye) – 4:59
5. "Darn That Dream" (Eddie DeLange, Jimmy Van Heusen) – 6:41
6. "Street of Dreams" (Sam M. Lewis, Victor Young) – 5:12
7. "Cha Cha J" (Jimmy Smith, Lou Donaldson) – 4:18

Personnel

Musicians

• Jimmy Smith – organ
• Lou Donaldson – alto saxophone, (tracks 1–2, 4, 6)
• Eddie McFadden – guitar
• Donald Bailey – drums

Technical

• Alfred Lion – producer
• Rudy Van Gelder – engineer
• Bob Porter – liner notes