Introducing Johnny Griffin [lp] - Vinyl

Tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin blew out of Chicago and made his debut album for Blue Note Records in 1956 steering a nimble quartet with pianist Wynton Kelly, bassist Curly Russell, and drummer Max Roach through a fantastic set of originals and standards. From the blistering opener YMil DewY to the loping YChicago CallingY and bluesy YNice and EasyY GriffinYs staggering technical ability and buoyant swing is readily apparent at every twist and turn. Griffin would follow with two more standout Blue Note albumsYA Blowing Session featuring John Coltrane and The CongregationYthe next year. Mastered from original analogue sources and pressed on 180g vinyl.