The Starting Five
# The Starting Five

The Starting Five is an album by organist Jimmy McGriff recorded in 1986 and released on the Milestone label the following year.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

Allmusic's Scott Yanow said: "Due to the strong lineup and the basic but perfectly suitable material, this Jimmy McGriff CD is well worth picking up. ... A fun and swinging session".

## Track listing

All compositions by Jimmy McGriff except where noted

* "Movin' On" (David Newman) – 7:15
* "Doggone" – 4:28
* "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You" (George Bassman, Ned Washington) – 7:26
* "BGO" – 5:48
* "You Belong to Me" (Chilton Price, Pee Wee King, Redd Stewart) – 4:53
* "Granny's Lane" – 5:41
* "Georgia on My Mind" (Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorrell) – 5:27
* "Hittin' the Jug" (Gene Ammons) – 10:37 Additional track on CD release

## Personnel

* Jimmy McGriff – organ
* Rusty Bryant – alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
* David "Fathead" Newman – alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, flute
* Mel Brown, Wayne Boyd (tracks 1-3 & 6) – guitar
* Bernard Purdie − drums
