{"product_id":"jimmy-mcgriff-countdown","title":"Jimmy McGriff – Countdown","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"86\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"86\"\u003eJimmy McGriff – Countdown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"496\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"99\"\u003eCountdown\u003c\/em\u003e finds legendary Hammond organ master \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJimmy McGriff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e at the height of his powers, delivering a rich blend of soul jazz, blues-infused grooves, and hard-swinging improvisation. One of the most influential organists in jazz history, McGriff became renowned for his soulful playing style, helping to define the sound of the Hammond B-3 organ throughout the 1960s and 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eThis superb session features a mixture of groove-driven originals and expertly interpreted standards. Highlights include the infectious opener \u003cem data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eI'm Walkin'\u003c\/em\u003e, the deep-pocket funk of \u003cem data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"700\"\u003eDown For The Count\u003c\/em\u003e, the swinging \u003cem data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eBlow Your Horn\u003c\/em\u003e, and a beautifully expressive reading of \u003cem data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"795\"\u003eSince I Fell For You\u003c\/em\u003e. Throughout the album, McGriff's unmistakable organ tone is complemented by tight arrangements and first-class musicianship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eCombining elements of jazz, blues, funk, and rhythm \u0026amp; blues, \u003cem data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eCountdown\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential addition for collectors of soul jazz, Hammond organ classics, and fans of artists such as \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJimmy Smith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBrother Jack McDuff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRichard Holmes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"etzfmc\" data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eI'm Walkin' – 6:56\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p3l2u2\" data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eHolly – 5:10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uct94l\" data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003eDown For The Count – 4:03\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k2j6se\" data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003eBlow Your Horn – 4:05\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ru0bs4\" data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eSince I Fell For You – 4:55\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wpfxb0\" data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eShiny Stockings – 8:12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_PWLeVtCXO8?si=mVsg1dvbiA5CqDYt\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Milestone Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54394946290006,"sku":"M-9116","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c93ea7fe-ac61-49a8-8f89-c1e1d829e37f.jpg?v=1782908142","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/jimmy-mcgriff-countdown","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}