Brother Jack McDuff – Hot Barbeque (1966)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brother Jack McDuff Hot Barbeque  Prestige Soul Jazz LP

 

 

 

 

Prestige records 1965 PR 7422

 

 Album Description:

Released in 1966 on Prestige Records, Hot Barbeque is a classic 
soul-jazz album led by the great Hammond B-3 organist 
Brother Jack McDuff. Featuring tenor saxophonist Red Holloway,
 a young George Benson on guitar, and drummer Joe Dukes, 
this energetic quartet delivers a powerful combination of 
swinging jazz, bluesy grooves, funky rhythms, and soulful improvisation.

The album captures the infectious sound of mid-1960s organ jazz, 
with McDuff's rich Hammond organ at the center of the music. 
George Benson adds sharp guitar lines and fluid solos, while 
Red Holloway brings a warm, expressive tenor saxophone sound. 
Joe Dukes provides the driving rhythmic foundation that keeps
 the quartet swinging throughout the session.

The opening title track, "Hot Barbeque," sets the mood with 
its irresistible groove and lively interplay between the musicians. 
Other highlights include "Briar Patch," "Hippy Dip," and 
"The Three Day Thang," which showcase the group's rhythmic
 energy and deep connection to blues and rhythm and blues traditions.

The album also features soulful interpretations of "The Party's Over" 
and Arthur Hamilton's "Cry Me a River," demonstrating McDuff's ability 
to transform familiar melodies into engaging soul-jazz performances.

For collectors of vintage jazz, Hammond organ recordings, funky jazz, 
and rare Prestige Records releases, Hot Barbeque is an essential 
example of the vibrant soul-jazz sound of the 1960s.

credits:

Brother Jack McDuff – Hammond organ
Red Holloway – Tenor saxophone
George Benson – Guitar
Joe Dukes – Drums

Hot Barbeque was recorded on October 19, 1965, 
at Regent Sound Studios in New York City
Producer – Peter Paul    

trackslist:

A1 Hot Barbeque
Written-By – McDuff 2:49
A2 The Party's Over
Written-By – Green*, Comden*, Styne 6:46
A3 Briar Patch
Written-By – McDuff 2:51
A4 Hippy Dip
Written-By – McDuff 6:24
B1 601½ North Poplar
Written-By – McDuff 4:12
B2     Cry Me A River
Written-By – Hamilton 3:12
B3 The Three Day Thang
Written-By – McDuff 3:37

 

 

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