Jazz Greats: Jimmy McGriff

James Harrell McGriff (April 3, 1936 – May 24, 2008)

Jimmy McGriff crafted Blues-based Jazz Records infused with his original Organ riffs. He influenced many; please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: I've got a woman, Cherry, The worm and The way you look tonight 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_McGriff

Background information
Birth name	James Harrell McGriff
Born	April 3, 1936 Germantown,Pennsylvania United States
Died	May 24, 2008 (aged 72) Voorhees Township, New Jersey United States
Genres	Jazz, hard bop, blues,soul-jazz
Occupations	Musician, bandleader
Instruments	Vocals, violin, guitar,organ, piano, vibes, alto saxophone, drums andupright bass
Years active	1960–2007
Labels	Groove Merchant, Jell Records, Sue, Solid State
Notable instruments
Hammond B-3 organ Hammond XB-3 synthesizer