A Bag Full of Blues
Jimmy McGriff · 1967
39 min · 8 tracks · blues
Soulful grooves weave through bluesy rhythms, showcasing McGriff's mastery of the organ with a vibrant ensemble backdrop.
Top tracks — play these first
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Better Late Than Never — This opening track encapsulates the album’s energetic spirit with its infectious groove and showcases McGriff’s dynamic organ playing right from the start.
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Time Waltzes On — With its sophisticated arrangement and poignant solos, this track highlights McGriff's ability to blend emotional depth with rhythmic complexity, making it a standout piece.
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The Long Days Night — This track features a captivating call-and-response between the organ and horns, illustrating McGriff’s skill at creating engaging dialogues within his compositions.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady groove for relaxed vibes
- soulful journeys through organ sound
- for evening gatherings
- consistent pacing for background enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of abrupt tempo changes
- prefer standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1967, A Bag Full of Blues was Jimmy McGriff's fifth studio album, reinforcing his position as a leading figure in the soul jazz movement. Following his successful crossover hit 'The Worm,' this album capitalized on his growing popularity and showcased his distinctive style blending blues with jazz elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jimmy Smith· Charles Earland· Reuben Wilson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Better Late Than Never 4:50
- 2 Finishin' 3:23
- 3 Slim Jim 5:35
- 4 Time Waltzes On 6:00
- 5 The Long Days Night 4:23
- 6 The Long Hot Walk 5:14
- 7 The Deacon's Peekin' 4:20
- 8 Friday Nite's Rite 5:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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