McGriff's 1962 debut single, "I've Got a Woman," is a seminal track in the jazz-funk and soul-jazz genres. Its raw energy and infectious groove set a new standard for Hammond organ-based instrumentals.
- "I've Got a Woman" was released as a single in February 1962 on The Jazz Corner label.
- The track features a driving, blues-infused rhythm section that perfectly complements McGriff's powerful organ soloing.
- This recording established McGriff as a leading voice in the burgeoning soul-jazz movement of the early 1960s.
Jimmy McGriff was a renowned American jazz and soul organist from Philadelphia. He rose to prominence in the late 1950s and early 1960s with his distinctive Hammond B3 sound.
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