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Groove B-3 Blues Like Jimmy McGriffLegendary B-3 groovemaster Jimmy McGriff passed away on May 24, 2008. His dynamic musical career will be remembered for its iconic jazz, funk, and soul albums, yet, McGriff considered himself more of a blues player. His influences included fellow legends of jazz organ Richard “Groove” Holmes, Milt Buckner, and longtime friend Jimmy Smith, all of whom he studied with. In the ’60s, McGriff became a fellow titan of the organ, with his version of Ray Charles’ “I Got a Woman” hitting on both the R&B and pop charts. Whatever the genre, his bluesy style fit right in. This was particularly true as he got into funk and more electric sounds in the ’70s. In the ’80s, McGriff returned to jazz, releasing several strong albums with his playing in top form. He gained notoriety as a definitive voice of the B-3 to a new generation of fans, thanks to the resurgence of soul-jazz in the 1990s. |
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