Movin' Upside the Blues
# Movin' Upside the Blues

Movin' Upside the Blues is an album by organist Jimmy McGriff recorded in 1981 (with one track from late 1980) and released on the Jazz America Marketing (JAM) label.

## Reception

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Allmusic's Scott Yanow said: "As usual, most of the music is blues-based, although the inclusion of "Moonlight Serenade" in this soul-jazz setting is a pleasant surprise".

## Track listing

* "Moonlight Serenade" (Glenn Miller, Mitchell Parish) – 6:30
* "All Day Long" (Kenny Burrell) – 11:02
* "Could Be" (Jimmy McGriff, Jimmy Ponder) – 5:34
* "Free and Foxy" (McGriff, Ponder) – 6:12
* "Movin' Upside the Blues" (McGriff) – 5:24
* Recorded on December 19, 1980 (track 2), June 23, 1981 (tracks 4 & 5) and June 24, 1981 (tracks 1 & 3)

## Personnel

* Jimmy McGriff – organ
* Bill Hardman (tracks 4 & 5), Danny Moore (track 2) – trumpet
* Bill Easley (track 2), Arnold Sterling (tracks 1 & 3-5) – alto saxophone
* Harold Vick – tenor saxophone (track 2)
* Jimmy Ponder – guitar
* Vance James (tracks 1 & 3-5), Victor Jones (track 2) − drums
* Richard Byrd – congas (track 2)
