What makes Somethin' Slick! by Jack McDuff notable?

'Somethin' Slick!' is significant for its critical reception, showcasing McDuff's innovative approach to jazz organ that influenced numerous musicians within the genre. The album became a staple on jazz radio stations and contributed to the rising popularity of the Hammond organ in the 1960s. Released in 1963, 'Somethin' Slick!' marked Jack McDuff's emergence as a prominent organist in the jazz scene, following his debut album 'McDuff's Got a Good Thing Goin' from 1961. This album solidified McDuff's signature sound and laid the groundwork for his subsequent influential works in the genre.