Latest Release
- 21 OCT 2023
- 15 Songs
- The Best of Johnny Griffin · 1962
- Introducing Johnny Griffin (The Rudy Van Gelder Edition Remastered) · 1956
- JG · 1956
- 100 Jazz Masters, Vol.5 · 2010
- Lady Heavy Bottom's Waltz · 2008
- The Little Giant - Change of Pace · 1956
- The Little Giant - Change of Pace · 1959
- Jazz Classics Series: Nice and Easy · 2000
- The Jazz Story - Jazz Standards · 1995
- Ow! · 1962
- 2014
- 2014
- 2014
Singles & EPs
- 2015
- 2015
- 2015
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 April 1928
- GENRE
- Jazz