Groove Grease
Jimmy McGriff · 1971
33 min · 9 tracks · blues
A vibrant fusion of jazz and soul, driven by infectious grooves and McGriff's signature Hammond organ riffs.
Top tracks — play these first
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Groove Grease — The title track exemplifies McGriff's ability to create infectious rhythms that invite listeners to dance while demonstrating his virtuosic command of the Hammond organ.
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There Will Never Be Another You — This interpretation features a soulful feel, allowing McGriff to explore melodic variations that highlight his improvisational skills against a tight rhythm section.
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Mr. Lucky — With its laid-back groove and playful melody, this track showcases McGriff’s knack for blending jazz sophistication with accessible hooks, making it a memorable standout.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong compositions and skilled performances, though it has some uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a prominent, syncopated organ riff that sets a lively tone for the record.
- Each track typically features extended instrumental sections, allowing for improvisation and interaction among the musicians.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a contrast to the upbeat nature of the earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady grooves for relaxed vibes
- for afternoon gatherings
- expressive improvisation with warmth
- engaging rhythms for dancing
- inviting melodies for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek complex, lengthy compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1971, Groove Grease was Jimmy McGriff's fourth studio album, following his influential work in the late 1960s. At this point, McGriff had established himself as a prominent figure in the soul jazz genre, expanding his audience with a sound characterized by catchy melodies and rhythmic complexity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jimmy Smith· Charles Earland· Reuben Wilson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Groove Grease 3:33
- 2 The Bird 3:14
- 3 Plain Brown Bag 3:36
- 4 There Will Never Be Another You 4:48
- 5 Canadian Sunset 3:30
- 6 Mr. Lucky 3:44
- 7 Moonglow 3:24
- 8 Red Sails in the Sunset 3:07
- 9 Secret Love 4:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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