Johnny Griffin
A physically small man with a big horn, Johnny Griffin arrived in New York City from Chicago in the 1940s, playing his tenor fast, loud, and with great exuberance in the blues-bop realm. He rightfully earned his nickname, "The Little Giant." His beautifully primal runs were featured in classic blowing sessions with John Coltrane and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis. It was not until much later in his career that the tender balladeer within was revealed. Playing passionately right up to his 80th birthday, the saxophonist finally drifted into the night in Paris in 2008.
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Albums
- (2007) Introducing
- (2006) The Congregation
- (2006) Tough Tenors
- (2004) The Cat
- (2004) Johnny Griffin
- (2004) Chicago, New York, Paris
- (1999) A Blowing Session (The Rudy Van Gelder Edition)
Top Tracks
- I Remember You (2006 Digital Remaster)
- Bee-Ees
- My Romance
- All The Things You Are (Rudy Van Gelder Edition) (1999 Digital Remaster)
- The Way You Look Tonight (Rudy Van Gelder Edition) (1999 Digital Remaster)
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