Hi-Fi Hammond Vol. 2 - Jackie Davis

You Don't Know What Love Is

Hi-Fi Hammond
Vol. 2
Jackie Davis
Produced by Bill Miller
Capitol Records T1517
1961

From the back cover: A "volume two" album nearly always indicates a highly successful predecessor. This one is certainly no exception. The first "Hi-Fi Hammond" was a hard-to-match hit. But both Jackie Davis and Capitol Records sincerely believe that this one tops it, with Jackie playing at his very best and the most advanced recording techniques providing the ultimate in fine sound. Those who have interest in the technical "how" and "why" of the sound can read about it below. But, first and foremost, here's some information about the music and the man at the console.

Jackie Davis has a very rare knack for translating fluid jazz-flavored ideas into terms the Hammond can deal with. And when this is expertly done, the electronic organ can indeed, deal with them in a way that no other instrument can. It has the potential sound of a big band, and when Jackie goes into action his uptempo style brings forth all the cracking force of brass and percussion sections at full power; his ballad treatments are full, yet rich and mellow.

Jackie's success on records is matched by his popularity at clubs across the country, where a Davis engagement always calls for many happy returns. His repertoire is probably as vast as any artist's ever has been or will be. And the selections here are some that draw the best response from his audiences.

There are many more things that cane be told about Jackie – he received his B.A. degree in music from Florida A&M and got his early inspiration from listening to Art Tatum and Fats Waller (Notice their influence on Jackie's piano style, too, where he has "overdubbed" in two selections.) But the things he likes most to get across to people can be learned best through listening to his music. He has a great way with the Hammond, and it follows that nearly everyone who hears him play soon agrees that it's about as good a way as there is!

From Billboard - March 20, 1961: Jackie Davis at the organ always means enjoyable listening and this new album is no exception. It is Volume 2 in this series and it features strong performances of a group of standards by Davis, over swinging drum backings. The tunes include "Walkin' My Baby Back Home," "I Hadn't Anyone Till You," "Star Eyes" and "Without A Song." Stereo recording adds depth and color to the swinging performances.

Walkin' My Baby Back Home
You Don't Know What Love Is
Without A Song
I'll Never Stop Loving You
Stop At My House
I Hadn't Anyone Till You
Sweet And Lovely
Star Eyes
I Would Do Anything For You
Just Friends