The Honeydripper is the third album by American organist Jack McDuff, recorded in 1961 and released on the Prestige label.[1] Guitarist Grant Green, who previously recorded with Sam Lazar, is part of the line-up, as well as saxophonist Jimmy Forrest.[2]

The Honeydripper
Studio album by Jack McDuff
Released	1961
Recorded	February 3, 1961
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Genre	Jazz
Length	37:30
Label	Prestige PR 7199
Producer	Esmond Edwards
Jack McDuff chronology
Tough 'Duff (1960) The Honeydripper (1961) Goodnight, It's Time to Go (1961)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Thom Jurek of Allmusic states, "This is an excellent date and should be picked up by anyone interested in McDuff as a great place to start".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Jack McDuff except as indicated

1. "Whap!" - 4:26
2. "I Want a Little Girl" (Murray Mencher, Billy Moll) - 6:47
3. "The Honeydripper" (Joe Liggins) - 8:14
4. "Dink's Blues" - 7:59
5. "Mr. Lucky" (Henry Mancini) - 5:03
6. "Blues and Tonic" - 5:02

Personnel

• Jack McDuff - organ
• Jimmy Forrest - tenor saxophone
• Grant Green - guitar
• Ben Dixon - drums

References