Shirley Scott Trio- Great Scott!!-LP

• Format: LP
• Label: Impulse!, Bell Sound Studios, ABC-Paramount Records, Inc.
• Catalog number: A-67
• Country: US

Great Scott!! marks Shirley Scott’s debut as a jazz organist stepping confidently into the spotlight, blending blues and soul with jazz phrasing that helped bring the Hammond organ to wider attention. The album features her adept touch on tracks like "A Shot In The Dark" and "The Blues Ain't Nothin' But Some Pain," where her command of the instrument’s swoops and funky glows comes through clearly. This 1964 pressing offers a focused listening experience with an acoustic trio that invites you into an intimate session, one that’s as much about groove as it is about precision. This vinyl pressing holds up well for regular play, graded VG+ with only minor surface marks that shouldn’t interfere with the listening. The 12-inch format is a classic way to enjoy the warmth of this small ensemble setting, and the 1964 pressing places you close to the era when Scott was helping to shape the jazz organ’s role. It’s a solid choice for those who appreciate the organ’s rise in jazz history or want to explore a key moment that’s more about subtlety than flash—proof that Great Scott!! isn’t just a phrase but a statement. Shirley Scott Trio.

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