I've Got A Woman (Part I)

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Year
1962
Peak Position
#20
Weeks on Chart
9
Total Ratings
0

Artist Bio:
Jimmy McGriff (1936-2008) was an American jazz organist and bandleader known for his distinctive style of playing the Hammond B-3 organ. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and began playing the piano at a young age before switching to the organ in his teenage years. McGriff's music was a fusion of jazz, blues, and soul, and he became a prominent figure in the jazz and soul-jazz scenes during the 1960s and 1970s. He recorded numerous albums throughout his career, including the popular "The Worm" and "Electric Funk."


McGriff was known for his soulful and funky playing style, characterized by his use of the drawbars on the Hammond organ to create rich, vibrant tones. He was a highly respected musician in the jazz community and collaborated with other notable artists such as Hank Crawford and Groove Holmes. McGriff's music continues to be influential in the world of jazz and soul-jazz, and he is remembered as a pioneering figure in the evolution of the Hammond organ as a jazz instrument.

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