The Natural Thing (Jack McDuff album)

The Natural Thing is a jazz album by organist Jack McDuff, released in 1968 on the Blue Note label. It features McDuff on organ, Blue Mitchell on trumpet, Harold Vick on tenor saxophone, and Joe Dukes on drums. The album is known for its soulful and funky hard bop sound, a style characteristic of McDuff's work during this period. Tracks on the album include both original compositions and covers. It is considered one of McDuff's more influential albums and a notable example of the organ jazz genre.