Steppin' Up is an album by saxophonist Hank Crawford and organist Jimmy McGriff recorded in 1987 and released on the Milestone label.Payne, D. Jimmy McGriff Discography, accessed October 17, 2018Jazzlists:Milestone Records 9000 Series, accessed October 17, 2018Both Sides Now: Milestone Label Discography, accessed October 17, 2018
Reception
Allmusic's Scott Yanow said: "the results are predictably soulful and pleasing... this is a highly enjoyable outing, easily recommended for soul-jazz fans".
Track listing "River's Invitation" (Percy Mayfield) – 8:37 "The Real Deal" (Hank Crawford) – 9:08 "Tippin' In" (Bobby Smith, Marty Symes) – 5:22 "Vicki" (Jimmy McGriff) – 6:10 "Be Anything (but Be Mine)" (Irving Gordon) – 6:34 "Steppin' Up" (McGriff) – 3:20 "Lift Every Voice and Sing" (John Rosamond Johnson, James Weldon Johnson) – 6:05 "Something for Bubba" (Crawford, McGriff) – 7:10 Additional track on CD release
Personnel Hank Crawford – alto saxophone Jimmy McGriff – organ Jimmy Ponder – guitar Billy Preston – piano (tracks 1 & 6–8) Vance James − drums
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