Jack McDuff

Jack McDuff
Background information
Birth name	Eugene McDuffy
Also known as	"Brother" Jack McDuff "Captain" Jack McDuff
Born	(1926-09-17)September 17, 1926 Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
Died	January 23, 2001(2001-01-23) (aged 74) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Genres	Jazz soul jazz hard bop jazz-funk R&B
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instrument(s)	Organ
Years active	1950s–2001
Labels	Prestige Atlantic Blue Note Concord

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. He 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.