Soulful and pounding! Joe Dukes is one of the greatest soul jazz drummers ever – the key to the unique sound that
Jack McDuff had during his big rise to fame in the mid 60s, a combination of tightly funky rhythms underneath, with a freer approach to the top of the kit that worked perfectly with
McDuff's hefty Hammond Organ work. The group on this album's
McDuff's classic quartet that includes Red Holloway on tenor and alto,
George Benson on guitar, and Dukes on drums. The album's got an incredible sound, with Dukes' unique approach to drums scattering all over the kit, creating these complicated dancing rhythms for the organ, sax, and guitar lineup. The album's filled with excellent groovers, like "Moohah the D.J.", "Soulful Drums", "Greasy Drums", and "My Three Sons" – and the whole thing's great! . Filled with excellent groovers, like "Moohah the D.J.", "Soulful Drums", "Greasy Drums", and "My Three Sons". Super-rare, too!
(Mono gold label pressing – nice and clean! Cover has some general wear and aging – but not too bad overall.)