Product Description:
Personnel: Jack McDuff (organ); Jay Arnold (tenor saxophone); Charlie Freeman (guitar, bass); Sammy Greason (drums).
Stepping out from the shadow of Hammond maestro Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff forged his own deeply soulful organ sound in a handful of '60s Blue Note sessions. His approach is rootsier and more minimal than Smith's. McDuff's playing can be summed up with the title of this album. While jazz purists may scoff at the lack of subtlety and emotional range, there is no denying the delicious, feel-good grooves contained on DOWN HOME STYLE.
Backed by drums, bass, and guitar, with tenor saxophonist Jay Arnold lending color, McDuff's fat organ sound and well-paced attack drive such numbers as "The Vibrator," "Butter (Fo Yo Popcorn)," and the title track. Suitable for both listening and dancing, the funky energy and laid-back sass of DOWN HOME STYLE are as tasty and satisfying as the plate of ribs, beans, cornbread, and collard greens pictured on the album's cover.
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