| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
The Heatin' System is a double album by organist Jack McDuff recorded in 1971 which was his fourth release on the Cadet label and the first following his stint with Blue Note.[2][3]
Reception
The Allmusic site awarded the album 4 stars.[1]
Track listing
All compositions by Jack McDuff except as indicated
- "The Heatin' System" - 12:25
- "Elmo Tucker" - 6:00
- "The Boiler" - 10:42
- "The Prophet" (Alfred Ellis) - 4:12
- "Pressure Gauge" - 10:34
- "Lonesome Is the Night" - 6:39
- "Ain't No Sunshine" (Bill Withers) - 8:33
- "Radiation" (McDuff, J. J. Jackson) - 10:19
Personnel
- Jack McDuff - organ, piano, melodica
- Bobby Alston - trumpet
- Don Myrick, David Young - tenor saxophone, flute
- Marty Roberts - guitar
- Phil Upchurch - electric bass (tracks 1, 3-5, 7 & 8)
- Sam Jones - bass (tracks 2 & 6)
- Greg Williams - drums
- Frederick Walker - congas
References
- ^ a b Allmusic Review, January 22, 2013
- ^ Jack McDuff discography accessed January 22, 2013
- ^ GRT Consolidated Chess/Cadet Album Discography (1971-1975) accessed January 22, 2013
