Latest Release
- 10 MAY 2024
- 1 Song
- Lady Heavy Bottom's Waltz · 2008
- Jazz Classics Series: Nice and Easy · 2000
- Jazz Classics Series: Johnny Griffin, Machito & Herbie Mann · 1956
- The Little Giant - Change of Pace · 1961
- Milestones of Jazz Legends: Jazz Around the World, Vol. 8 · 2018
- The Congregation · 1956
- The Congregation - EP · 1956
- 100 Jazz Masters, Vol.5 · 2012
- Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair · 1962
- The Little Giant - Change of Pace · 1956
- 2014
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 April 1928
- GENRE
- Jazz