Steppin' Up

Steppin' Up is an album by saxophonist Hank Crawford and organist Jimmy McGriff recorded in 1987 and released on the Milestone label.

Reception
Allmusic's Scott Yanow said: "the results are predictably soulful and pleasing... this is a highly enjoyable outing, easily recommended for soul-jazz fans".

Track listing

 * 1) "River's Invitation" (Percy Mayfield) – 8:37
 * 2) "The Real Deal" (Hank Crawford) – 9:08
 * 3) "Tippin' In" (Bobby Smith, Marty Symes) – 5:22
 * 4) "Vicki" (Jimmy McGriff) – 6:10
 * 5) "Be Anything (but Be Mine)" (Irving Gordon) – 6:34
 * 6) "Steppin' Up" (McGriff) – 3:20
 * 7) "Lift Every Voice and Sing" (John Rosamond Johnson, James Weldon Johnson) – 6:05
 * 8) "Something for Bubba" (Crawford, McGriff) – 7:10 Additional track on CD release

Personnel

 * Hank Crawford – alto saxophone
 * Jimmy McGriff – organ
 * Jimmy Ponder – guitar
 * Billy Preston – piano (tracks 1 & 6-8)
 * Vance James − drums