Steppin' Up
# Steppin' Up

Steppin' Up is an album by saxophonist Hank Crawford and organist Jimmy McGriff recorded in 1987 and released on the Milestone label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

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

Allmusic's Scott Yanow said: "the results are predictably soulful and pleasing... this is a highly enjoyable outing, easily recommended for soul-jazz fans".

## Track listing

* "River's Invitation" (Percy Mayfield) – 8:37
* "The Real Deal" (Hank Crawford) – 9:08
* "Tippin' In" (Bobby Smith, Marty Symes) – 5:22
* "Vicki" (Jimmy McGriff) – 6:10
* "Be Anything (but Be Mine)" (Irving Gordon) – 6:34
* "Steppin' Up" (McGriff) – 3:20
* "Lift Every Voice and Sing" (John Rosamond Johnson, James Weldon Johnson) – 6:05
* "Something for Bubba" (Crawford, McGriff) – 7:10 Additional track on CD release

## Personnel

* Hank Crawford – alto saxophone
* Jimmy McGriff – organ
* Jimmy Ponder – guitar
* Billy Preston – piano (tracks 1 & 6-8)
* Vance James − drums
