How many Jimmy McGriff releases are on Riffiter?

86 releases are catalogued, spanning 1964 to 2026.

What genre is Jimmy McGriff?

Jimmy McGriff is catalogued under Jazz.

What is the most recent Jimmy McGriff release on Riffiter?

Chip!! Chip!! b/w Soul Song Of Christmas (Silent Nite), released in 2026.

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Jimmy McGriff

Jimmy McGriff is a jazz artist formed in 1936. 86 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

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86
Releases: 1964–2026
Active years: 1936
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James Harrell McGriff (April 3, 1936 – May 24, 2008) was an American hard bop and soul-jazz organist and organ trio bandleader who developed a distinctive style of playing the Hammond B-3 organ. Born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, McGriff started playing piano at the age of five and by his teens had also learned to play vibes, alto sax, drums and upright bass. His first group was as bassist in a piano trio. When he joined the United States Army, McGriff served as an MP during the Korean War and he later became a police officer in Philadelphia for two years. Music kept drawing McGriff's attention away from the police force. His childhood friend, organist Jimmy Smith, had begun earning a substantial reputation in jazz for his Blue Note records (the two played together once in 1967) and McGriff became entranced by the organ sound while Richard "Groove" Holmes played at his sister's wedding. Holmes went on to become McGriff's teacher and friend and they recorded together on two occasions in 1973 for two Groove Merchant records.

McGriff bought his first Hammond B-3 organ in 1956, spent six months learning the instrument, then studied at New York's Juilliard School. He also studied privately with Milt Buckner, Jimmy Smith, and Sonny Gatewood. He was influenced by the energy and dynamics of organist Milt Buckner and the diplomatic aplomb of Count Basie, and by local organists such as Howard "The Demon" Whaley and Austin Mitchell.

Jimmy McGriff in brief

How many Jimmy McGriff releases are on Riffiter?: 86 releases are catalogued, spanning 1964 to 2026.
When was Jimmy McGriff formed?: Jimmy McGriff formed in 1936.
What genre is Jimmy McGriff?: Jimmy McGriff is catalogued under Jazz.
What is the most recent Jimmy McGriff release on Riffiter?: Chip!! Chip!! b/w Soul Song Of Christmas (Silent Nite), released in 2026.