Jack Mcduff

Jack McDuff was an American jazz organist and band leader, born Eugene McDuffy on September 17, 1926, in Champaign, Illinois. He began his career in the 1950s as a pianist and bass player before joining Willis Jackson Quintet as an organist. In the 1960s, McDuff formed his own band with saxophonist Harold Vick, drummer Joe Dukes, and a young George Benson on guitar. He released albums on prestigious labels like Prestige, Atlantic, and Blue Note during this time.

In the late 1970s, McDuff switched to synthesizers and released albums on Chess and Sugar Hill Records. However, he made a comeback to the organ with his album "Bringin' It Home" in 1988. Sadly, Jack McDuff passed away in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 23rd, 2001 after completing his final album.

Jack McDuff's signature organ sound has influenced many artists in the jazz genre. Some similar artists include Jimmy McGriff, Reuben Wilson, Richard "Groove" Holmes, Charles Earland, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Charles Kynard, Shirley Scott, Boogaloo Joe Jones, Gene Harris & The Three Sounds, Les McCann, O'Donel Levy, Freddie Roach, Eddie Harris, Big John Patton, Johnny "Hammond" Smith Ronnie Foster Gene Harris