Johnny Griffin - Introducing Johnny Griffin 1LP (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series) ETJS-80.1 But it wasn’t until they

But it wasn’t until they brought Ornette Coleman and Don Cherry to Blue Note in 1965 that they dove headfirst into the avant-garde

it’s simultaneously dark and joyous

Stompin' At The Savoy

Seeking to offer definitive audiophile grade versions of some of the most historic and best jazz records ever recorded

and the incredible rhythm team of Paul Chambers on bass and Philly Joe Jones on drums

Johnny Griffin - Introducing Johnny Griffin 1LP (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series) ETJS-80.1 But it wasn’t until theyBlue Note, 1957 Johnny Griffin had been kicking around in R&B bands for years before his Blue Note debut in 1956. And what was "introduced" was a tenor saxophonist with a fresh sound, a warm, soulful style and the fastest technique in jazz. He moves from lyrical ballads to blistering tempos with ease. Within two years, Griff would become one of the leading tenor saxophonists in jazz as a member of Thelonious Monk's quartet. Tracklist & Credits 1LP