Jack duff biography

American jazz organist and bandleader

This article is about the musician. For the air traffic controller, see Jack MacDuff.

Musical artist

Eugene McDuffy (September 17, – January 23, ), known professionally as "Brother" Jack McDuff or "Captain" Jack McDuff, was an American jazzorganist and organ trio bandleader.

He was most prominent during the hard bop and soul jazz era of the s, often performing with an organ trio.

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He is also credited with giving guitarist George Benson his first break.

Career

Born Eugene McDuffy in Champaign, Illinois, McDuff began playing bass, appearing in Joe Farrell's group.^[1] Encouraged by Willis Jackson in whose band he also played bass in the late s, McDuff moved to the organ and began to attract the attention of Prestige while still with Jackson's group.

McDuff soon became a bandleader, leading groups featuring a young George Benson on guitar,^[2]Red Holloway on tenor saxophone and Joe Dukes on drums.^&