{"product_id":"jimmy-mcgriff-outside-looking-in","title":"Jimmy McGriff – Outside Looking In","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"87\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"87\"\u003eJimmy McGriff – Outside Looking In\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"442\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"109\"\u003eOutside Looking In\u003c\/em\u003e is a superb jazz-funk album from 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. Released during the golden era of jazz-funk, the album perfectly showcases McGriff's unmistakable organ sound, combining soulful grooves, blues influences, and dynamic improvisation with a tight, hard-swinging rhythm section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eKnown as one of the finest Hammond B-3 players in jazz, McGriff effortlessly bridges the worlds of soul jazz, funk, and blues. \u003cem data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"591\"\u003eOutside Looking In\u003c\/em\u003e features infectious rhythms, expressive solos, and rich instrumental interplay, delivering a collection that is equally suited to dedicated jazz listeners and fans of groove-driven instrumental music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eThe album opens with the expansive title track \u003cem data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eOutside Looking In\u003c\/em\u003e, setting the tone with deep funk rhythms and McGriff's signature organ work. Other highlights include the hard-grooving \u003cem data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eDust Pan\u003c\/em\u003e, the lively \u003cem data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003ePlayland\u003c\/em\u003e, the Latin-tinged \u003cem data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eTapioca\u003c\/em\u003e, the bluesy \u003cem data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eMidnight Boogie\u003c\/em\u003e, and the swinging closer \u003cem data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eWalkin' Willie\u003c\/em\u003e. Throughout the record, McGriff's warm Hammond tone and effortless improvisation remain the focal point, supported by exceptional musicianship from his accompanying band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eAn outstanding example of 1970s soul jazz and jazz-funk, \u003cem data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003eOutside Looking In\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential addition to any collection, highlighting Jimmy McGriff at the peak of his creative powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12tg79x\" data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eOutside Looking In – 5:53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lipsi7\" data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eDust Pan – 6:33\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"svwb46\" data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003ePlayland – 6:46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7a8ogy\" data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eTapioca – 6:06\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bl2k9f\" data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eMidnight Boogie – 5:21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wdjw1z\" data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eWalkin' Willie – 6:30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-y6D_8pzdvM?si=LrCzL5WiFKlXSGGq\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lester Radio Corporation Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54547854197078,"sku":"LRC-9320","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_34e63800-e353-4947-8cc6-c6f7ed7ffa24.jpg?v=1784048759","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/jimmy-mcgriff-outside-looking-in","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}