Midnight Special is an album by the American jazz organist Jimmy Smith, recorded in 1960 and released on the Blue Note label. The album was recorded at the same session that produced Back at the Chicken Shack (1960). Reception The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow called the album "highly recommended". Track listing "Midnight Special" (Jimmy Smith) – 9:57 "A Subtle One" (Turrentine) – 7:44 "Jumpin' the Blues" (Walter Brown, Jay McShann, Parker) – 5:27 "Why Was I Born?" (Hammerstein II, Kern) – 6:35 "One O'Clock Jump" (Basie) – 7:00 Personnel Jimmy Smith – organ Stanley Turrentine – tenor saxophone Kenny Burrell – guitar (1,3,5) Donald Bailey – drums Production Alfred Lion – producer Rudy Van Gelder – engineer Reid Miles – design Francis Wolff – photography Del Shields – liner notes References Blue Note Records albums Jimmy Smith (musician) albums 1961 albums Albums produced by Alfred Lion Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio