Tailgunner is an album by organist Jimmy McGriff recorded in 1977 and released on the Lester Radio Corp. (LRC) label.Payne, D. Jimmy McGriff Discography, accessed October 22, 2018Both Sides Now: LRC Album Discography, accessed October 22, 2018Jazzlists: album info, accessed October 22, 2018
Reception
Doug Payne stated: "This 1977 disco production sounds like Jimmy McGriff was added as an afterthought. His distinctive organ fills seem "dropped in" after arrangers Brad Baker and Lance Quinn recorded the rhythm, horn and string sections. Worse, this is some of the weakest music McGriff has ever participated in ... McGriff's only contribution here, the horn-driven "Starlite Ballroom" (featuring notable alto and tenor solos from George Young), makes for some welcome, though out-of-place swing jazz. Otherwise, there's too little that's memorable about Tailgunner.Payne, D. Jimmy McGriff Reviews, accessed October 22, 2018
Track listing All compositions by Brad Baker and Lance Quinn except where noted "Tailgunner" – 5:38 "Bullfrog" (Jerry Friedman) – 5:45 "Sky Hawk" – 5:58 "Flexible Flyer" – 6:09 "Grandma's Toe Jam" – 6:09 "Starlite Ballroom, Hot Licks Band Stomp" (Jimmy McGriff) – 5:47
Personnel Jimmy McGriff – organ Lance Quinn – guitar, musical supervisor Brad Baker – conductor Collective personnel including: Lew Delgatto, Eddie Daniels, George Young, Alan Rubin, Randy Brecker, John Frosk, Marvin Stamm, John Sheply, Dave Taylor, Barry Rogers, Dominic Menardo, Joe Randazzo – horns Pat Rebillot, Paul Griffin, Ralph Schuckett – keyboards Jerry Friedman, Jimmy Ponder – guitar Bob Babbitt, Will Lee, Francisco Centano – bass Alan Schwartzberg, Jimmy Young, Ron Zito − drums Jimmy Maelen, Rubens Bassini – percussion Al Downing, Denise Wooten, Patricia Johnson – vocals Gene Orloff, Paul Gerhsman, Guy Lumia, W. Sanford Allen, Harry Lookofsky, Gerald Tarack, Tony Posk, Julian Barber, Richard Maximoff, Jesse Levy, Richard Locker – strings
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