The Honeydripper is the third album by American organist Jack McDuff, recorded in 1961 and released on the Prestige label.[1] Guitarist Grant Green, who previously recorded with Sam Lazar, is part of the line-up, as well as saxophonist Jimmy Forrest.[2]
| The Honeydripper | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1961 | |||
| Recorded | February 3, 1961 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 37:30 | |||
| Label | Prestige PR 7199 | |||
| Producer | Esmond Edwards | |||
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Reception edit
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
Thom Jurek of Allmusic states, "This is an excellent date and should be picked up by anyone interested in McDuff as a great place to start".[2]
Track listing edit
All compositions by Jack McDuff except as indicated
- "Whap!" – 4:26
- "I Want a Little Girl" (Murray Mencher, Billy Moll) – 6:47
- "The Honeydripper" (Joe Liggins) – 8:14
- "Dink's Blues" – 7:59
- "Mr. Lucky" (Henry Mancini) – 5:03
- "Blues and Tonic" – 5:02
Personnel edit
References edit
- ^ Jack McDuff discography accessed January 15, 2013
- ^ a b c Jurek, T. Allmusic Review, January 15, 2013