Great Scott! (1958 Shirley Scott album)

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

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".

Track listing

"Brazil" (Ary Barroso) - 2:26

"The Scott" (Shirley Scott) - 3:05

"Cherokee" (Ray Noble) - 5:19

"Nothing Ever Changes My Love for You" (Marvin Fisher, Jack Segal) - 4:36

"Trees" (Joyce Kilmer, Oscar Rasbach) - 6:57

"All of You" (Cole Porter) - 3:20

"Goodbye" (Gordon Jenkins) - 5:00

"Four" (Miles Davis) - 3:53

Personnel

Shirley Scott - organ

George Duvivier - bass

Arthur Edgehill - drums

References

1959 debut albums

Albums produced by Bob Weinstock

Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio

Prestige Records albums

Shirley Scott albums