egroj world: Hank Crawford & Jimmy McGriff • Steppin' Up

Monday, April 22, 2024

Hank Crawford & Jimmy McGriff • Steppin' Up


Review by Scott Yanow
Altoist Hank Crawford and organist Jimmy McGriff met up for a second time on this 1987 CD, and the results are predictably soulful and pleasing. With guitarist Jimmy Ponder and drummer Vance James completing the quartet and pianist Billy Preston (rarely heard in this type of setting) sitting in successfully on three of the seven numbers, this is a highly enjoyable outing, easily recommended for soul-jazz fans. Among the highlights are "River's Invitation," "Tippin' In" and McGriff's "Steppin' Up."

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Reseña de Scott Yanow
El altoista Hank Crawford y el organista Jimmy McGriff se reunieron por segunda vez en este CD de 1987, y los resultados son previsiblemente conmovedores y agradables. Con el guitarrista Jimmy Ponder y el baterista Vance James completando el cuarteto y el pianista Billy Preston (raramente escuchado en este tipo de escenario) sentando con éxito en tres de los siete números, esta es una salida muy agradable, fácilmente recomendada para los fanáticos del soul-jazz. Entre lo más destacado están "River's Invitation", "Tippin' In" y "Steppin' Up" de McGriff.



Tracks:
1. River's Invitation (13:43) 2. The Real Deal (9:08)
3. Tippin' In (5:22)
4. Vicki (6:10)
5. Be Anything, But Be Mine (6:34)
6. Steppin' Up (3:20)
7. Lift Every Voice (6:05)
8. Something For Bubba (7:10)

Hank Crawford Composer, Performer, Primary Artist, Sax (Alto)
Jimmy McGriff Composer, Organ, Performer, Primary Artist
Jimmy Ponder Guest Artist, Guitar
Billy Preston Guest Artist, Organ, Piano
Rudy Van Gelder Engineer, Producer
Recording Date: June 15, 1987 & June 16, 1987




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