Tough 'Duff
Jack McDuff
Jack McDuff switched from bass to organ in the 1950s and left near-poverty in Chicago for fame and celebrity in New York. Featured first with Willis Jackson and then with his own band, McDuff built a huge following almost immediately.
Tough ‘Duff, his second LP as a leader, was the first of two meetings with Jimmy Forrest. Their organ/tenor interplay is remarkable throughout; Forrest is at the top of his game. The program is solid mainstream fare which leads to a minimum of confusion and maximum of swing.
with Lem Winchester, Bill Elliot
TRACKLISTING
- 1. Smooth Sailing
- 2. Mean To Me
- 3. Tippin' In
- 4. Yeah, Baby
- 5. Autumn Leaves
- 6. Tough 'Duff
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