Jimmy McGriff
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Organists · 1936–2008

Jimmy McGriff

American hard bop and soul-jazz organist and organ trio bandleader (1936-2008)

Born
3 April 1936
Germantown
Died
24 May 2008
Voorhees Township
Country
United States
Active
1960–
Record labels
Blue Note, Groove Merchant
Discography
53 albums

Biography

Jimmy McGriff was a jazz musician who played organ. Jimmy McGriff was born on 3 April 1936 in Germantown and died on 24 May 2008 in Voorhees Township. The music is usually filed under jazz, blues and hard bop. Record labels: Blue Note and Groove Merchant. The discography here lists 53 albums, from “I've Got a Woman” (1962) to “McGriff Avenue” (2002).

James Harrell McGriff (April 3, 1936 – May 24, 2008) was an American hard bop and soul-jazz organist and organ trio bandleader.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

I've Got a Woman 1962 · Sue Records At The Organ 1963
At the Apollo 1963 · Live
Christmas with Jimmy McGriff 1963 · Sue Records Inc. One Of Mine 1963 · Sue Records Inc. Topkapi 1964 · Sue Records Blues for Mr. Jimmy 1965 · Sue Records Inc. A Bag Full Of Soul 1966 · Solid State Records Cherry 1966 · United Artists
Live Where The Action's At 1966 · Live
The Big Band 1966 · Solid State Records A Bag Full of Blues 1967 · Solid State Records I've Got a New Woman 1968 A Thing to Come By 1969 · Solid State Records Step 1 1969 · Solid State Records The Way You Look Tonight 1969 · Solid State Records Electric Funk 1970 · Blue Note Something To Listen To 1970 · Blue Note The Dudes Doin’ Business 1970 · Capitol Records
Black Pearl 1971 · Live
Black and Blues 1971 Groove Grease 1971 · Groove Merchant
Jimmy Mcgriff/Junior Parker 1971 · Live
Soul Sugar 1971 · Capitol Records Let's Stay Together 1972 · Groove Merchant
Concert Friday the 13th, Cook County Jail 1973 · Live
The Main Squeeze 1974 · Groove Merchant The Mean Machine 1976 · Groove Merchant Red Beans 1977 · Groove Merchant Tailgunner 1977 · Lester Radio Corporation Outside Looking In 1978 City Lights 1981 · Jazz America Marketing Fly Dude 1982 Movin' Upside the Blues 1982 · Jazz America Marketing The Groover 1982 · Jazz America Marketing Skywalk 1984 · Milestone
State Of The Art 1985
The Starting Five 1987
Blue to the Bone 1988
You Ought to Think About Me 1990
In a Blue Mood 1991
McGriff’s Blues 1994
Right Turn on Blue 1994
Blues Groove 1996
The Dream Team 1997
Tribute to Basie 1997
Straight Up 1998
McGriff's House Party 2000
100% Pure Funk 2001
Feelin' It 2001
McGriff Avenue 2002
Countdown
Stump Juice

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Albums where Jimmy McGriff is credited as a sideman

1974 The Last Blues Album Volume 1 — Buddy Rich electronic organ

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Jimmy McGriff play?

Jimmy McGriff is known for playing organ.

When and where was Jimmy McGriff born?

Jimmy McGriff was born 3 April 1936 in Germantown.

What are Jimmy McGriff's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include I've Got a Woman (1962), At The Organ (1963), Christmas with Jimmy McGriff (1963), One Of Mine (1963) and Topkapi (1964).

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