In January 1961, “Prestige” label released “Gettin’ the Message”, the seventh Johnny “Hammond” Smith album. It was recorded in October 1960, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Esmond Edwards.

Personnel:

• Johnny “Hammond” Smith – organ
• Lem Winchester – vibraphone
• Eddie McFadden – guitar
• Wendell Marshall – bass
• Bill Erskine – drums
• Rudy Van Gelder – engineer

All tracks by Johnny “Hammond” Smith, except where noted.

1. Swanee River – traditional
2. Just Say So Long
3. Lid Flippin’
4. Gettin’ the Message
5. Princess
6. Dementia