's debut album, , still ranks as one of his greatest pure outings, a set of killer grooves laid down by a hard-swinging organ trio. For having such a small lineup -- just organist and drummer -- the group cooks up quite a bit of power, really sinking its teeth into the storming up-tempo numbers, and swinging loose and easy on the . The influence of the on both and is strong and, while that's far and away the dominant flavor of the session, also displays his unique phrasing (learned by studying horn players' lines, rather than other guitarists) to fine effect on his high-octane opener, 's 's original are both memorable, particularly the former, and the two -- -- are given smoky treatments soaked in bluesy, late-night atmosphere. both supply a tremendous rhythmic drive, and 's solos burn with fervor. This same trio performed together on album, with equally heated results. None of 's contemporaries used the single-note style ( rarely played chords, leaving that to the organ or piano) to quite the same degree, making him a unique voice on his instrument. And his terrific debut pegged him as an up-and-comer to watch closely. ~ Steve Huey