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Jimmy McGriff

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by Scott Yanow

Jimmy McGriff's Milestone debut, which has been reissued on CD, features the soulful organist heading a group of lesser-known players -- including three horns and the fine guitarist Melvin Sparks -- and doing his best to emulate the sound of a big band. The material ("I'm Walkin'," a couple of Frank Foster numbers including "Shiny Stockings," Benny Green's "Blow Your Horn," "Since I Fell for You" and a McGriff original) is strong and inspires the musicians to play funky, grease-filled solos. Few surprises occur, but the music is quite enjoyable and easily recommended to fans of this genre.

Track Listing

	Title/Composer	Performer	Time	Stream
1	I'm Walkin' Dave Bartholomew / Fats Domino	Jimmy McGriff	06:59	Spotify Amazon
2	Holly Henry Mancini	Jimmy McGriff	05:15	Spotify Amazon
3	Down for the Count Frank Foster	Jimmy McGriff	04:07	Spotify Amazon
4	Blow Your Horn Jimmy McGriff	Jimmy McGriff	04:08	Spotify Amazon
5	Since I Fell for You Buddy Johnson	Jimmy McGriff	04:59	Spotify Amazon
6	Shiny Stockings Frank Foster	Jimmy McGriff	08:14	Spotify Amazon