Countdown is an album by organist Jimmy McGriff recorded in 1983 and released on the Milestone label.[1][2][3][4]

Countdown
Studio album by Jimmy McGriff
Released	1983
Recorded	April 27 and 28, 1983
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Englwood Cliffs, NJ
Genre	Jazz
Length	33:21
Label	Milestone M-9116
Producer	Bob Porter
Jimmy McGriff chronology
The Groover (1982) Countdown (1983) Skywalk (1984)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[5]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[6]

Allmusic's Scott Yanow said: "Few surprises occur, but the music is quite enjoyable and easily recommended to fans of this genre".[5]

Track listing

1. "I'm Walkin'" (Fats Domino, Dave Bartholomew) – 6:59
2. "Holly" (Jimmy McGriff) – 5:15
3. "Down for the Count" (Frank Foster) – 4:07
4. "Blow Your Horn" (Benny Green) – 4:08
5. "Since I Fell for You" (Buddy Johnson) – 4:59
6. "Shiny Stockings" (Foster) – 8:14

Personnel

• Jimmy McGriff – organ
• Clifford Adams Jr. – trombone
• Marshall Keys – alto saxophone
• Arnold Sterling - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
• Melvin Sparks – guitar
• Vance James − drums

References