The Natural Thing (album)

The Natural Thing is a 1968 album by organist Brother Jack McDuff which was his first release on the Cadet label.

Reception

Al Campbell in his review for Allmusic states, "this isn't one of McDuff's strongest dates, but it does contain enjoyable moments".

Track listing

All compositions by Jack McDuff except as indicated

1. "Let My People Go" (Richard Evans, Jack McDuff) - 3:51
2. "Who Stole My Soul?" (Evans, Cleveland Eaton, Louis Satterfield) - 3:30
3. "L. David Sloan" (Angela Martin, Billy Meshel) - 3:37
4. "Funky Guru" - 3:16
5. "Ain't It?" (Evans) - 3:00
6. "The Natural Thing" - 6:16
7. "Run on Home" - 5:33
8. "Con Alma" (Dizzy Gillespie) - 3:35
9. "Rock Candy" - 4:49

Personnel

• Brother Jack McDuff - organ
• Cliff Davis - flute, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
• Roland Faulkner, Phil Upchurch - guitar
• Morris Jennings, James Slaughter, Marshall Thompson - drums
• unidentified brass arranged and conducted by Richard Evans (tracks 1–3, 5 & 6)

References