Johnny Henry Smith II, born June 25th 1922, became one of America's most revered jazz guitarists. He wrote 'Walk, Don't Run' in 1954, later a hit for both Chet Atkins and The Ventures. This 4CD set features eight of Johnny Smith's most potent, dynamic and rewarding albums on which he served as band-leader, recorded for the Roost label between 1955 and 1960. Containing all of this most underrated Jazz master's finest compositions and performances, the collection will engage equally well for those new to Smith's music and those who merely require a delightful reminder of his most extraordinary work and most unusual talent.