Hank Crawford & Jimmy McGriff ‎– Soul Survivors

AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow

Hank Crawford's fifth in his long string of Milestone recordings was the first of several to team the soulful altoist with organist Jimmy McGriff. Guitarists George Benson and the lesser-known Jim Pittsburgh are on three songs apice while Bernard Purdie is on drums except on "Frim Fram Sauce" where Mel Lewis takes his spot. The superior material and the infectious swing supplied by McGriff and his rhythm mates inspire Hank Crawford to some of his best playing of the era. Recommended.

Hank Crawford & Jimmy McGriff

Soul Survivors 

1 Because Of You 6:02 2 Frim Fram Sauce 8:33 3 The Peeper 4:44 4 One Mint Julep 6:44 5 The Second Time Around (Long Version) 6:59 6 After Supper 9:03

lto Saxophone – Hank Crawford.... Organ, Synthesizer – Jimmy McGriff.... Drums – Bernard Purdie (# 1, 3, 4, 5, 6), Mel Lewis (# 2).... Guitar – George Benson (# 1, 3), Jim Pittsburgh (# 4, 6)....

Recorded

January 29, 1986 - January 30, 1986

Van Gelder Studios

Englewood Cliffs, NJ