Jack McDuff
American jazz organist and bandleader / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the musician. For the air traffic controller, see Jack MacDuff.
Eugene McDuffy (September 17, 1926 – January 23, 2001), known professionally as "Brother" Jack McDuff or "Captain" Jack McDuff, was an American jazz organist and organ trio bandleader who was most prominent during the hard bop and soul jazz era of the 1960s, often performing with an organ trio. He is also credited with giving guitarist George Benson his first break.
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Birth name | Eugene McDuffy |
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Born | (1926-09-17)September 17, 1926 Champaign, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | January 23, 2001(2001-01-23) (aged 74) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
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Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Organ |
Years active | 1950s–2001 |
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