http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/28/arts/music/28mcgriff.html?_r=1&ref=obituaries&oref=slogin
Like other jazz organists of his time, Mr. McGriff spent much of his career working in the clubs of the East Coast organ circuit, including the Golden Slipper in Newark, a club he owned in the early ’70s. He played jazz as dance music, whether it was music by Count Basie, Charlie Parker, Ray Charles or James Brown. Over swing, shuffle and funk rhythms, he played in a focused blues language that built gospel-like intensity through his solos.
― If Timi Yuro would be still alive, most other singers could shut up, Wednesday, 28 May 2008 09:33 (seventeen years ago)
RIP
some classic tunes
― one time, Wednesday, 28 May 2008 10:24 (seventeen years ago)
This is truly sad news. "Electric Funk" and "Soul Sugar" are two of my favorite records ever. It seems like Jimmy never rose above his second-tier B3 player status. He always seemed to be overshadowed by Jimmy Smith and Jack McDuff.
I hope that MS wasn't too painful in his later years. I will spin some vinyl loudly tonight.
― kwhitehead, Wednesday, 28 May 2008 14:25 (seventeen years ago)
Dam,this guy was great. RIP.
― Herman G. Neuname, Wednesday, 28 May 2008 14:26 (seventeen years ago)
Just to quietly note:
RIP Jimmy McGriff
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― Ned Raggett, Wednesday, 28 May 2008 14:29 (seventeen years ago)
Oops, yikes, sorry!
― If Timi Yuro would be still alive, most other singers could shut up, Wednesday, 28 May 2008 17:27 (seventeen years ago)