Hank Crawford / Jimmy McGriff- Steppin' Up-LP

• Format: LP
• Label: Milestone, Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, Fantasy Studios, Fantasy, Inc., Fantasy, Inc.
• Catalog number: M-9153
• Country: US

Steppin' Up brings together Hank Crawford and Jimmy McGriff in a setting that favors attentive listening, with an intimate acoustic ensemble shaping each moment. Tracks like "River's Invitation" and "Steppin' Up" showcase a blend of soulful saxophone and blues-inflected organ that invites you into a world where subtle interplay carries the day. The album unfolds with a relaxed yet purposeful groove, making it a fine choice for those who appreciate jazz rooted in feeling and finesse rather than flash. This 1987 vinyl pressing offers a solid presentation of the album’s nuanced textures on a format that rewards patience and focus. The VG+ condition suggests this copy carries the usual marks of gentle use—light surface lines and minor scuffs are to be expected—but nothing that should interfere with enjoying the music. If you’re arranging your collection by mood rather than decade, this record fits neatly in the corner marked "thoughtful grooves," proving that stepping up doesn't always mean stepping loud. Hank Crawford / Jimmy McGriff.

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