This edition presents organist Jack McDuff´s two initial albums as a leader in their entirety. Brother Jack (Prestige PRLP7174) and Tough ´Duff (Prestige PRLP7185). The first LP showcases McDuff as the main soloist in a quartet with guitarist Bill Jennings, plus bass and drums, while the second album features him sharing the frontline with tenor saxophonist Jimmy Forrest and vibraphonist Lem Winchester.
Personnel:(1-8) BROTHER JACK : JACK McDUFF, organ
BILL JENNINGS, guitar
WENDELL MARSHALL, bass
ALVIN JOHNSON, drum.
Recorded in New York, January 25, 1960.
(9-14) TOUGH ´'DUFF:
JACK McDUFF, organ
LEM WINCHESTER, vibes
JIMMY FORREST, tenor sax
BILL ELLIOT, drums
Recorded in New york, July 12, 1960.
Includes 16-pages booklet Tracks:
01. Brother Jack
02.Mr. Wonderful
03. Noon Train
04. Drowsy
05. Organ Grindre's Swing
06. Mack 'N Duff
07. Light Blues
08. You`re Driving Me Crazy
09. Smooth' Sailing
10. Mean to Me
11. Tippin' In
12. Yeah, Babu
13. Autumn Leaves
14. Tough 'Duff