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

'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

"Movin' On" – 7:15
"Doggone" – 4:28
"I'm [Getting Sentimental Over You]" – 7:26
"BGO" – 5:48
"You Belong to Me" – 4:53
"Granny's Lane" – 5:41
"Georgia on My Mind" – 5:27
"Hittin' the Jug" – 10:37 Additional track on CD release

Personnel

Jimmy McGriff – organ
Rusty Bryant – alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
David "Fathead" Newman – alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, flute
Mel [Brown (guitarist)|Mel Brown], Wayne Boyd – guitar
Bernard Purdie − drums