Johnny Griffin
- Type: Classic Bandleader
- Country: United States
- Born: April 24, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Died: July 25, 2008 in Mauprévoir, France
- Active: 1928 - 2008
Biography
Nicknamed 'the Little Giant' for his diminutive stature and colossal sound, Johnny Griffin was a tenor saxophonist of ferocious speed and boundless energy. A pioneering figure in hard bop, he was known for his competitive, take-no-prisoners approach in jam sessions. He gained prominence in the 1950s through stints with *Art Blakey* and *Thelonious Monk*, and for his own fiery recordings on #Blue Note# and #Riverside# like 'Introducing Johnny Griffin' and 'A Blowin' Session'. In the 1960s, he formed a popular partnership with fellow saxophonist *Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis* and later moved to Europe, where he remained a vital force in jazz until his death.
Genres
Johnny Griffin Discography
- Introducing Johnny Griffin (1956) - Album - rated 4.55/5
- A Blowin' Session (1957) - Album - rated 4.54/5
- J G (1958) - Album - rated 3.25/5
- Way Out! (1958) - Album - rated 3.51/5
- The Congregation (1958) - Album - rated 3.94/5
- The Little Giant (1959) - Album - rated 4.03/5
- Change of Pace (1961) - Album - rated 3.99/5
- White Gardenia (1961) - Album - rated 3.36/5
Members
- Johnny Griffin Quartet - Member
- Johnny Griffin - Member
- The Johnny Griffin Quartet - Member
- Ron Carter - Member
- Ben Riley - Member
- Barry Harris - Member
- Orrin Keepnews - Member
- Johnny Griffin Orchestra - Member
- Matthew Gee - Member
- Clark Terry - Member
- Victor Sproles - Member
- Charlie Persip - Member
- Harold Mabern - Member
- Julian Priester - Member
- The Johnny Griffin Orchestra - Member
- Frank Strozier - Member
- Pat Patrick - Member
- Bob Cranshaw - Member
- Eddy Williams - Member
- Bobby Bryant - Member
- Johnny Griffin Sextet - Member
- Skail Master M - Member