Jimmy McGriff - 100% Pure Funk

Title: 100% Pure Funk Artist: Jimmy McGriff Release Date: 10/23/2001 Label: Lester Recording Catalog Album Type(s): Greatest Hits UPC: 046172003029 Genre: Jazz Style: Soul Jazz Moods: Amiable/Good-Natured, Cheerful, Earthy, Elegant, Gritty, Joyous, Organic, Party/Celebratory, Playful, Rollicking, Freewheeling, Fun, Greasy, Gutsy, Raucous, Soothing, Street-Smart, Swaggering, Warm Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Blue Groove, Pt. 1
2. Lonesome Road
3. Soft Winds
4. How Long to Finish
5. Blues for a Broken Down Funky Old Bus
6. Mocha
7. Harp-Er
8. Sweet Georgia Brown
9. Everyday I Have the Blues
10. Yardbird Suite
11. It's You I Adore

Year Type Label Catalog # 2001 CD Lester Recording Catalog 20030

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100% Pure Funk collects portions of three performances by Hammond B-3 player Jimmy McGriff, two from 1973 and one from 1974. McGriff has a laid-back, comfortable, and lived-in sound, mixing blues and gospel influences into a small combo jazz setting, best showcased here on an original composition (written by McGriff and producer Sonny Lester) called "Blues for a Broken Down Funky Old Bus," which perfectly catches the warm tone and feel of these sessions. The only problem here is the title of the album, since these aren't funk outings, and given McGriff's later exploration of funk rhythms on albums like Tail Gunner, it is bound to confuse folks looking for heavier McGriff material. ~ Steve Leggett, All Music Guide

Name Credits Bob Cranshaw Bass Buddy Rich Drums Eddie Gladden Drums George Freeman Guitar Illinois Jacquet Saxophone James Peacock Conga Jimmy McGriff Organ John Thomas Guitar Kenny Barron Piano (Electric) Lawrence Killian Harmonica Marion Booker Drums Ronald Arnold Sax (Tenor) Von Freeman Tenor (Vocal)