The Starting Five


The Starting Five is an album by organist Jimmy McGriff recorded in 1986 and released on the Milestone label the following year.

Reception

Allmusic's Scott Yanow said: "Due to the strong lineup and the basic but perfectly suitable material, this Jimmy McGriff CD is well worth picking up.... A fun and swinging session".

Track listing

All compositions by Jimmy McGriff except where noted
  1. "Movin' On" – 7:15
  2. "Doggone" – 4:28
  3. "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You" – 7:26
  4. "BGO" – 5:48
  5. "You Belong to Me" – 4:53
  6. "Granny's Lane" – 5:41
  7. "Georgia on My Mind" – 5:27
  8. "Hittin' the Jug" – 10:37 Additional track on CD release

Personnel