What makes Dot Com Blues by Jimmy Smith notable?

Dot Com Blues received critical acclaim upon its release, highlighted by a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Jazz Album. The album also featured collaborations with notable artists, which helped bridge classical jazz with contemporary styles, influencing emerging musicians in the jazz-funk scene. Released in 2001, Dot Com Blues marked a significant moment in Jimmy Smith's career as it was his first album since the mid-1990s. The album came after a period of relative quiet for Smith, who had been an influential figure in jazz organ music since the late 1950s. This record served to reintroduce him to a new generation of listeners while solidifying his legacy.

Who is Dot Com Blues for?

Dot Com Blues works well if you're into steady groove for relaxed evenings, emotional peaks with vibrant flow and for intimate gatherings.

How many songs are on Dot Com Blues?

Dot Com Blues has 11 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.

Dot Com Blues

Jimmy Smith · 2001

60 min · 11 tracks · funk

A vibrant fusion of jazz, blues, and funk that showcases Jimmy Smith's virtuosity and deep emotional resonance.

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Top tracks — play these first

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C C Rider — This track stands out for its energetic rhythm and soulful improvisation, showcasing Smith's signature style in blending blues with jazz elements.
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Dot Com Blues — The title track encapsulates the album's theme, combining clever lyrics with a catchy melody that reflects the digital age's influence on traditional blues.
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I Just Wanna Make Love to You — Smith's rendition breathes new life into this classic, featuring expressive organ lines that enhance the sensuality of the original blues standard.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady groove for relaxed evenings
emotional peaks with vibrant flow
for intimate gatherings
soulful moments of reflection
engaging rhythms for late nights

Maybe skip if you

prefer fast-paced instant gratification
seeking standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2001, Dot Com Blues marked a significant moment in Jimmy Smith's career as it was his first album since the mid-1990s. The album came after a period of relative quiet for Smith, who had been an influential figure in jazz organ music since the late 1950s. This record served to reintroduce him to a new generation of listeners while solidifying his legacy.
Stylistic neighbors: George Benson· Herbie Hancock· Jimmy McGriff

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Dot Com Blues

The bridge shifts from playful banter about modern relationships to a poignant reflection on connection in an increasingly digital world.

This transition highlights a contrast between light-heartedness and deeper emotional commentary, showcasing Smith's ability to weave humor with introspection.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Only in It for the Money 4:35
2 8 Counts for Rita 3:39
3 Strut 5:03
4 C C Rider 7:09
5 I Just Wanna Make Love to You 3:55
6 Mood Indigo 8:49
7 Over & Over 5:53
8 Three O'Clock Blues 4:33
9 Dot Com Blues 5:22
10 Mr. Johnson 5:47
11 Tuition Blues 5:51

What to play next

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