Johnny Smith • My Dear Little Sweetheart

 

Biography by Scott Yanow
Guitarist Johnny Smith will always be best remembered for his 1952 hit recording of "Moonlight in Vermont," a mellow ballad that also features Stan Getz. Smith, whose chordal-oriented style was self-taught, originally played trumpet, violin, and viola before switching to guitar. A studio musician from 1947 on, Smith's impressive technique and quiet sound made him in great demand even before "Moonlight" and, although he never had another hit, he was a popular attraction throughout the 1950s. After moving to Colorado in the 1960s he opened a music store, taught, and maintained a lower profile, occasionally recording in New York. Smith died in June 2013 at his home in Colorado Springs at 90 years of age.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/johnny-smith-mn0000245992#biography

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Biografía de Scott Yanow
El guitarrista Johnny Smith siempre será recordado por su exitosa grabación de 1952 de «Moonlight in Vermont», una melosa balada en la que también participa Stan Getz. Smith, cuyo estilo acorde fue autodidacta, tocaba originalmente la trompeta, el violín y la viola antes de pasarse a la guitarra. Músico de estudio desde 1947, la impresionante técnica de Smith y su sonido tranquilo le hicieron muy solicitado incluso antes de «Moonlight» y, aunque nunca volvió a tener un éxito, fue una atracción popular durante toda la década de 1950. Tras mudarse a Colorado en la década de 1960, abrió una tienda de música, dio clases y mantuvo un perfil más bajo, grabando ocasionalmente en Nueva York. Smith falleció en junio de 2013 en su casa de Colorado Springs a los 90 años de edad.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/johnny-smith-mn0000245992#biography

Tracks:
1 - My Dear Little Sweetheart - 3:45
2 - Indian Summer - 3:45
3 - Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise - 3:08
4 - All The Things You Are - 4:20
5 - It's So Peaceful In The Country - 3:53
6 - Once In A While - 3:14
7 - Flamingo - 3:27
8 - Spring Is Here - 3:06
9 - Violets For Her Furs - 3:49
10 - It Never Entered My Mind - 3:53


Credits:
    Concertmaster, Violin [1st Violin] – Gene Orloff
    Directed By [Orchestra], Directed By – Irwin Kostal
    Guitar, Arranged By – Johnny Smith
    Illustration [Cover] – Howard Terpning
    Liner Notes – Bud Katzel
    Producer – Teddy Reig

Label:    Roost – WPCR-29212, Royal Roost – WPCR-29212
Series:    Jazz Masters Collection 1200 – 7
Country:    Japan
Released:    Apr 26, 2017
Genre:    Jazz
Style:    Avant-garde Jazz, Easy Listening
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