Organist
Jack McDuff has long had a powerful style and the two former LPs that are combined on this single CD offer some strong examples of his accessible playing. In both cases
McDuff is joined by guitarist
Kenny Burrell (in fact one of the two sets was originally under
Burrell's name), drummer
Joe Dukes and occasionally
Ray Barretto on congas. In addition
Harold Vick is on tenor for most selections and
Eric Dixon guests on tenor and flute during three songs. Highlights include a driving "How High the Moon," "Love Walked In" and a pair of original blues: "Smut" and "Our Miss Brooks."
McDuff and
Burrell work together quite well. This 76-minute CD is easily recommended to fans of the jazz organ. ~ Scott Yanow