What makes I've Got a Woman by Jimmy McGriff notable?

'I've Got a Woman' is significant for its impact on the soul jazz genre, helping to popularize the Hammond B-3 organ in jazz music. The album received critical acclaim and contributed to McGriff's long-lasting career by charting on the Billboard Jazz Albums list, solidifying his place in the musical landscape of the 1960s. Released in 1962, 'I've Got a Woman' was Jimmy McGriff's debut album, establishing him as a prominent figure in the soul jazz movement. This album came at a time when McGriff was transitioning from performing in local clubs to gaining wider recognition and showcases his unique style that blends hard bop with rhythm and blues influences.