Hank Crawford was an alto sax sensation since he stepped out of the Ray Charles band in 1963. A signature piercing, full bodied, blues, soul, and gospel drenched tone, set him apart from other alto saxophonists. He was one of David Sanborn's biggest influences. He always chose tunes that fit his sound such as Sam Cooke's "You Send Me" with Jimmy McGriff - Hammond B3, Bob DeVos - guitar, Jimmie Smith - drums. Hank Crawford (Dec 21, 1934 – Jan 29, 2009) | JazzCorner

Before Jimmy Smith, the electric organ had been nearly a novelty in jazz; it was he who made it an important instrument in the genre and influenced nearly every subsequent notable organist in jazz and rock, including Jimmy McGriff, Jack McDuff, Larry Young, Shirley Scott, Al Kooper and Joey DeFrancesco. By 1955 -- which coincidentally was the year Hammond introduced its most popular model, the Hammond B3, he had an organ trio with a new sound. His appearances at Birdland and the 1957 Newport Jaz