In the 1960s, organist Jimmy McGriff had a more pointed attack on the keyboards than many Hammond organists of the period. His approach was percussive and funky, with a strong dose of the blues. McGriff had been childhood friends with organ pioneer Jimmy Smith, and organist Richard "Groove" Holmes gave him lessons. He also studied at the Juilliard Schoo…
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