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The trio setting abets the reserved vibe here; there is an almost chamber-jazz feel at times, as Smith and Benson trade leads, while Bailey keeps the ship steady. Smith's mastery of the keys unfurls itself in flurries of activity (especially on the swirling clouds of sound on the title cut), and Benson's beautifully phrased solos remind listeners that he was a fine straight-up jazz player (before moving into commercial pop in the later 1970s and '80s). While not as hot and sweaty as some of Smith's output, THE BOSS's grooves are no less admirable (or intense) for their measure and grace.
This Verve reissue captures Hammond organ master Jimmy Smith, guitarist George Benson, and drummer Donald Bailey performing live in 1968 for a fun-loving crowd at an intimate club in Atlanta, Georgia. As per usual with Smith, the fare is bluesy soul-jazz par excellence, with a warm feeling reminiscent of Sunday church meetings and backyard barbecues. But where many of Smith's albums pack a funky wallop suitable for dance-floor workouts, THE BOSS hangs back a bit, grooving smoothly along blues progressions that allow Benson and Smith to stretch out.
Personnel: Jimmy Smith (organ); George Benson , Nathen Page (guitar); Donald Bailey (drums).
Boss Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  The Boss still one of the best Verve recordings..
With a worn-out The Boss LP from the `70s, this reissue from the Verve vaults is most welcome. George and Jimmy cooks like hell, and the late Nathan Page is also a surprise on track 4. The Boss is also unusual in the Jimmy Smith vein since there's no change in the organ registrations throughout the album - no chorus and usual 3 stops out. Verve - pls pull out more live recordings from your vaults like Live in Hamburg and Live at Village Gate (MGM).
Submitted by HammondFreak (tbi (Oslo, Norway)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful. Jimmy Smith & George Benson AAAA++++
Without a doubt, I am a fan of both Jimmy Smith and George Benson. Both musicians are in great form for this date(1968) which was recorded live in Atlanta. For those of you who think that George Benson is only a Pop star, think again. George exhibits oustanding jazz guitar playing on this date. Jimmy Smith of course is his usual fantastic self. Tunes range from blues to straight ahead jazz and both men take no prisoners. I especially enjoy the opening track titlted "Some of my best friends are the blues". This session is a rare treat for those of you who enjoy the music of Jimmy Smith and George Benson!
Submitted by bechet12 (Philadelphia, PA) 
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I 've discovered this album since I was 15 Years old. Today, I am 48 and I still remember how great the musicians were, specially George Benson who I believe did a great solo on "this guy's in love with you. I will surely order the CD from CD Universe.
Submitted by rguillaume (Port-au-Prince, Haiti)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No ! A HISTORICAL REISSUE !
This is a superb Album from Jimmy Smith.
I own in vinyl since 1970. Now i bougth from cd universe this reissue on CD.
I recommend the track "Some of my best friends are Blues" full of feeling and mastering from Jimmy and Kenny Burrel. The others tracks are enjoyable too.
Thanks to Verve Recors to reissue this Gem.
Mario Ortega
Submitted by Mario (Dominican Republic)
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We've been waiting an inexplicably long time for this gem to be be retrieved from the vaults. A couple of tracks have resurfaced on compilations but it's great to see the album resurface in its entirety.
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