Release Date: 12/13/2024

Root Down was Hammond B-3 jazz legend Jimmy Smith’s 1972 live album for Verve. Recorded in Los Angeles in 1972, it features a young band that were very influenced by the funk and rock scenes of the time. The album’s title track was famously sampled by the Beastie Boys for their 1995 recording of the same name. Verve Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered.

Tracklist

1. Sagg Shootin’ His Arrow
2. For Everyone Under The Sun
3. After Hours
4. Root Down (And Get It)
5. Let’s Stay Together
6. Slow Down Sagg