Latest Release
- The Best of Johnny Griffin · 1962
- 100 Jazz Masters, Vol.5 · 2010
- Introducing Johnny Griffin (The Rudy Van Gelder Edition Remastered) · 1956
- At the Five Spot · 1958
- Lady Heavy Bottom's Waltz · 2008
- Introducing Johnny Griffin (The Rudy Van Gelder Edition Remastered) · 1956
- Introducing Johnny Griffin (The Rudy Van Gelder Edition Remastered) · 1956
- The Little Giant - Change of Pace · 1961
- The Jazz Masters Collection (Recordings Remastered) · 1958
- 1957 Second Edition (feat. Johnny Griffin) · 1995
- 2014
Singles & EPs
Live Albums
Appears On
- Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers
- Ahmed Abdul-Malik
- Thelonious Monk Quartet
About 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.
- HOMETOWN
- Chicago, IL, United States
- BORN
- 24 avril 1928
- GENRE
- Jazz