The Honeydripper (Jack McDuff album)

The Honeydripper is the third album by American organist Jack McDuff, recorded in 1961 and released on the Prestige label.[1] Guitarist Grant Green, who previously recorded with Sam Lazar, is part of the line-up, as well as saxophonist Jimmy Forrest.[2]

The Honeydripper
Studio album by
Released1961
RecordedFebruary 3, 1961
StudioVan Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
GenreJazz
Length37:30
LabelPrestige
PR 7199
ProducerEsmond Edwards
Jack McDuff chronology
Tough 'Duff
(1960)
The Honeydripper
(1961)
Goodnight, It's Time to Go
(1961)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic     [2]

Thom Jurek of Allmusic states, "This is an excellent date and should be picked up by anyone interested in McDuff as a great place to start".[2]

Track listing

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All compositions by Jack McDuff except as indicated

  1. "Whap!" – 4:26
  2. "I Want a Little Girl" (Murray Mencher, Billy Moll) – 6:47
  3. "The Honeydripper" (Joe Liggins) – 8:14
  4. "Dink's Blues" – 7:59
  5. "Mr. Lucky" (Henry Mancini) – 5:03
  6. "Blues and Tonic" – 5:02

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Jack McDuff discography accessed January 15, 2013
  2. ^ a b c Jurek, T. Allmusic Review, January 15, 2013