Skywalk is an album by organist Jimmy McGriff recorded in 1984 and released on the Milestone label.Payne, D. Jimmy McGriff Discography, accessed October 22, 2018Jazzlists:Milestone Records 9000 Series, accessed October 22, 2018Both Sides Now: Milestone Label Discography, accessed October 22, 2018Jazzlists: album info, accessed October 22, 2018
Reception
Allmusic's Scott Yanow said: "Heard with a nonet on three numbers, a quintet on two songs, and an 11-piece outfit during his "Skywalk," McGriff is in his usual fine form ... Outside of altoist Bill Easley and guitarist Jimmy Ponder, the sidemen are pretty obscure, although quite capable in this setting".
Track listing All compositions by Jimmy McGriff except where noted "Skywalk" – 8:43 "Easy Time" (Louie Bellson, Tommy Newsom) – 7:53 "Motoring Along" – 3:07 "Let's Stay Together" (Al Green, Willie Mitchell, Al Jackson Jr.) – 7:56 "Barb' Wine" (Wayne Boyd) – 7:25 "Jersey Bounce" (Tiny Bradshaw, Eddie Johnson, Bobby Plater, Robert B. Wright) – 5:32
Personnel Jimmy McGriff – organ Glenn Kaye, Michael Ridley – trumpet (tracks 1, 2 & 6) Dominick Carelli – trombone (tracks 1, 2 & 6) Bill Easley – alto saxophone, tenor saxophone Arnold Sterling – alto saxophone (tracks 1 & 3–5) Coy Shockley – tenor saxophone James Brundige – baritone saxophone (tracks 1, 2 & 6) Jimmy Ponder (tracks 1, 2 & 6), Wayne Boyd (tracks 1 & 3–5) – guitar Don Williams − drums
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