title: Steppin' Up
text: # 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
  
  Professional ratings :
  
  | Review scores ||
  | - | - |
  | Source | Rating |
  | Allmusic | |
  | The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |
  
  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
  
  * "River's Invitation" (Percy Mayfield) – 8:37
  * "The Real Deal" (Hank Crawford) – 9:08
  * "Tippin' In" (Bobby Smith, Marty Symes) – 5:22
  * "Vicki" (Jimmy McGriff) – 6:10
  * "Be Anything (but Be Mine)" (Irving Gordon) – 6:34
  * "Steppin' Up" (McGriff) – 3:20
  * "Lift Every Voice and Sing" (John Rosamond Johnson, James Weldon Johnson) – 6:05
  * "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
  