One of Mine
Jimmy McGriff · 1963
45 min · 10 tracks · blues
A soulful blend of hard bop and jazz, with gospel influences that create a rich, uplifting atmosphere throughout.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gospel Time — This opening track encapsulates the album's essence with its spirited rhythm and vibrant organ melodies, setting a joyous tone for the entire record.
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Drown In My Own Tears — McGriff’s interpretation of this classic showcases his emotional depth and mastery of blues-infused jazz, creating a poignant moment on the album.
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Teach Me Tonight — The lush arrangement and heartfelt performance highlight McGriff’s versatility, making it one of the standout tracks that bridges jazz and pop sensibilities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends gospel and jazz elements effectively, showcasing strong compositions and skilled performances.
What we noticed
- The album opens with two tracks that feature call-and-response patterns between the organ and horns, establishing a gospel influence.
- Several tracks incorporate extended solos, allowing for improvisation that showcases the musicians' skills.
- The tempo varies significantly across the ten tracks, with some maintaining a steady groove while others shift to more contemplative moments.
- 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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5/10
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 soulful grooves throughout
- for relaxed evenings
- engaging thematic musical journey
- inviting sing-along moments
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1963, One of Mine was Jimmy McGriff's third studio album, following his successful debut, Open House. At this point, McGriff was solidifying his unique sound in the jazz community, mixing blues elements with rhythmic grooves that appealed to both jazz and soul audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jimmy Smith· Charles Earland· Reuben Wilson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gospel Time 5:36
- 2 Gospel Time Encore 3:13
- 3 Spindletop 5:00
- 4 Teach Me Tonight 5:55
- 5 The Last Minute 4:19
- 6 Moonlight In Vermont 3:47
- 7 Blip Time 3:26
- 8 One Of Mine 4:37
- 9 Drown In My Own Tears 3:55
- 10 Broadway 5:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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