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Johnny Griffin - Live at Ronnie Scott's, 1964 (2023)

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Johnny Griffin - Live at Ronnie Scott's, 1964 (2023)

Johnny Griffin - Live at Ronnie Scott's, 1964 (2023)
WEB FLAC (Tracks) 305 MB | Cover | 53:54 | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 124 MB
Jazz, Be Bop | Label: Gearbox Records Ltd

This never-heard- before recording of the legendary tenor sax "Little Giant" Johnny Griffin playing at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club and backed by members of Ronnie's House Band (Stan Tracey, Malcolm Cecil and Jackie Dougan) sees a AAA vinyl release. The album was mastered at Gearbox Records using an all-analogue signal chain and cut directly from the original tapes, which were recorded at the club by Les Tomkins in 1964. The sleeve features photography by the esteemed Val Wilmer and liner notes by Richard Williams.

Johnny Griffin Quartet - Blues For Harvey (1973) [Reissue 1990]

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Johnny Griffin Quartet - Blues For Harvey (1973) [Reissue 1990]

Johnny Griffin Quartet - Blues For Harvey (1973) [Reissue 1990]
EAC Rip | WavPack (image+.cue+log) - 326 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 134 MB | Covers - 9 MB
Genre: Jazz, Hard Bop | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: SteepleChase (SCCD-31004)

Johnny Griffin is heard in a pair of dates recorded in 1972 at Jazzhus Montmartre in Copenhagen, joined by fellow American expatriates Kenny Drew and Ed Thigpen, along with bassist Mads Vinding. Most of this album is devoted to Griffin's originals. His piercing, extended blues "That Party Upstairs" is followed by a somber ballad "Alone Again" (not the bland Gilbert O'Sullivan pop hit "Along Again (Naturally)," as listed in some discographies). His remake of his early composition "Soft and Furry" features Vinding's delightful arco bass in octave unison with Griffin's tenor sax. The furious uptempo "Blues for Harvey" gives way to a turbulent pair of choruses of Thelonious Monk's "Rhythm-A-Ning."

Various Artists - Atlantic Jazz: Soul (1986)

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Various Artists - Atlantic Jazz: Soul (1986)

Various Artists - Atlantic Jazz: Soul (1986)
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 413 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 195 Mb | Scans included
Label: Atlantic | # 7567 81708-2 | Time: 01:12:54
Jazz, Soul Jazz, Hard Bop, Rhythm & Blues

The Atlantic Jazz series continues with this slice of mostly '60s jazz-soul treats. Fittingly, the 11-track disc includes a side by one of the prime progenitors of soul, Ray Charles: He and MJQ vibraphonist, Milt Jackson, stretch out on the canonized "How Long Blues." Further expounding on the soul-jazz trajectory, the collection spotlights work by organist Shirley Scott (the Aretha Franklin hit "Think"), Les McCann and Eddie Harris (their classic Montreux Festival cut "Compared to What"), Yusef Lateef ("Russell and Elliot"), and Hank Crawford ("You're the One"). And there's even a bit of boogaloo-enhanced bossa, compliments of trumpeter Nat Adderley ("Jive Samba"). The soundtrack to your next retro-cool shindig.

Johnny Griffin - The Man I Love (1969) [Reissue 1988]

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Johnny Griffin - The Man I Love (1969) [Reissue 1988]

Johnny Griffin - The Man I Love (1969) [Reissue 1988]
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 357 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 131 MB | Covers - 11 MB
Genre: Jazz, Hard Bop | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Black Lion (BLCD-760107)

Teamed up with pianist Kenny Drew, bassist Niels Pedersen and drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath for a club date at Copenhagen's Montmartre in 1967 (reissued on CD by Black Lion), the great tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin really stretches out on four numbers: "The Man I Love," "Hush-A-Bye," "Blues for Harvey" and a memorable version of "The Masquerade Is Over." Griffin shows why he was early on billed as "the world's fastest tenor" although he also displays warmth on "Sophisticated Lady." A fine example of Griffin's underrated talents.

Johnny Griffin - Live / Autumn Leaves [Recorded 1980-1981] (1997)

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Johnny Griffin - Live / Autumn Leaves [Recorded 1980-1981] (1997)

Johnny Griffin - Live / Autumn Leaves (1997)
EAC Rip | WavPack (image+.cue+log) - 327 MB | Covers - 52 MB
Genre: Jazz, Hard Bop | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Verve/Gitanes Jazz (523 261-2)

Back in the heyday of bop, Griffin earned a reputation as "the world's fastest saxophonist." Judging by the breakneck tempo he sets on this CD's title cut, you'd think he was trying to hold on to that moniker! Recorded in Paris & Antibes in 1980 & 1981, Live showcases Griffin, pianist Ronnie Mathews, bassist Ray Drummond and drummer Kenny Washington performing 3 standards and 2 originals that give the "little giant" plenty of room to blow.

Johnny Griffin Quartet - The Kerry Dancers and Other Swinging Folk (1962) [Reissue 1997, XRCD] (Re-up)

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Johnny Griffin Quartet - The Kerry Dancers and Other Swinging Folk (1962) [Reissue 1997, XRCD] (Re-up)

Johnny Griffin Quartet - The Kerry Dancers and Other Swinging Folk (1962) [Reissue 1997, XRCD]
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 236 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 92 MB | Covers - 55 MB
Genre: Jazz, Bop, Hard Bop | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Victor (VICJ-60102)

Many straight-ahead bop musicians would never consider recording traditional folk songs from the British Isles, but that's exactly what Johnny Griffin does on The Kerry Dancers and Other Swinging Folk - and this Orrin Keepnews-produced album just happens to be one of his best releases of the 1960s. Joined by pianist Barry Harris, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Ben Riley, the big-toned Chicago tenor man turns his attention to four traditional folk melodies: "The Londonderry Air" (also known as "Danny Boy"), "Green Grow the Rushes" (a Scottish favorite), "The Kerry Dancers" (an Irish piece), and "Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair" - all of which work perfectly well in an acoustic jazz setting. Not everything on this album (which was recorded in late 1961 and early 1962) is a folk song from the British Isles; the other half of the album ranges from Griffin's moody "Oh, Now I See" to the John Coltrane-influenced "25 1/2 Daze"…

Johnny Griffin - Johnny Griffin's Studio Jazz Party (1960) [Reissue 1997]

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Johnny Griffin - Johnny Griffin's Studio Jazz Party (1960) [Reissue 1997]

Johnny Griffin - Johnny Griffin's Studio Jazz Party (1960) [Reissue 1997]
EAC Rip | WavPack (image+.cue+log) - 272 MB | Covers - 15 MB
Genre: Jazz, Bop, Hard Bop | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: OJC/Riverside Records (OJCCD-1902-2 (RLP-9338))

This CD reissues a studio date that tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin and his quintet (trumpeter Dave Burns, pianist Norman Simmons, bassist Vic Sproles and drummer Ben Riley) performed before an invited and enthusiastic studio audience, who provided atmosphere. Babs Gonzales introduces several of the numbers, but proves to be an unnecessary presence. However, Griffin in particular plays quite well in this loose straight-ahead setting; Burns shows that he was always a very underrated trumpeter; and the five lengthy selections are all worth hearing. The best are "Good Bait" (which is almost 12½ minutes long), "Toe-Tappin'," and "Low Gravy."

Johnny Griffin - J.G. (1956) {2004 Verve Music Group} **[RE-UP]**

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Johnny Griffin - J.G. (1956) {2004 Verve Music Group} **[RE-UP]**

Johnny Griffin Quartet- J.G. (1956) {2004 Verve Music Group}
EAC Rip | FLAC with CUE and log | scans | 83 mb
MP3 CBR 320kbps | RAR | 62 mb
Genre: jazz

J.G. is a 1956 album by The Johnny Griffin Quartet. Originally released by Argo, it doesn't have a proper title but was given the J.G. title due to the lettering on the front cover. This was released by the Verve Music Group in 2004.

Johnny Griffin & Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - Pisces [Recorded 1962] (2004)

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Johnny Griffin & Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - Pisces [Recorded 1962] (2004)

Johnny Griffin & Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - Pisces [Recorded 1962] (2004)
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 297 MB | Covers (10 MB) included
Genre: Jazz, Bop | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: OJC/Riverside Records (OJCCD-1104-2)

When Johnny Griffin and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis entered a New York studio with producer Orrin Keepnews on May 3, 1962, they did some things that were unusual for the two-tenor team. They played mostly ballads, they didn't engage in any tenor battles and - most surprising of all - they didn't perform together on any of the tunes. Griffin was featured on four songs, Davis on another four. The same rhythm section - Horace Parlan, bassist Buddy Catlett and drummer Art Taylor - was always present, but Parlan played piano on the songs featuring Griffin and celeste on the songs featuring Davis. For whatever reason, the performances remained in the can for 42 years; they weren't even mastered until 1966, and they finally saw the light of day when Fantasy released Pisces in 2004…

VA - The Great Saxophones (1951-1970) (1994) {Chess/GRP}

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VA - The Great Saxophones (1951-1970) (1994) {Chess/GRP}

VA - The Great Saxophones (1951-1970) (1994) {Chess/GRP}
WEB Rip | FLAC (no log) | scans | 390 mb
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | RAR | 140 mb
Genre: jazz

The Great Saxophones (1951-1970) is a 1994 compilation CD dedicated to some of the jazz artists released on Chess Records. This was released by Chess/GRP as part of The Original Chess Masters Jazz Series and GRP Presents The Legendary Masters Of Jazz.

Johnny Griffin & Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - Four Classic Albums (1960-1961) [Reissue 2018]

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Johnny Griffin & Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - Four Classic Albums (1960-1961) [Reissue 2018]

Johnny Griffin & Eddie Lockjaw Davis - Four Classic Albums (1960-1961) [Reissue 2018]
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 1,02 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 370 MB | Covers - 29 MB
Genre: Jazz, Hard Bop | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Avid Jazz (EMSC1309)

Avid Jazz continues with its Four Classic Album series with a re-mastered 2CD release from Johnny Griffin & Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, complete with original artwork, liner notes and personnel details. “Tough Tenors”; “Lookin’ At Monk”; “Blues Up And Down” and “Griff & Lock”.
Two tough tenors, indeed! These two titans of the tenor sax both had wildly prolific careers but somehow found the time to come together as a hard blowing unit from 1960-1962. Discovering they had compatible styles on their chosen tenors the pair decided to form their famous quintet where you will hear, rather than perhaps the expected cutting sessions, their styles perfectly complimenting each other…

Johnny Griffin - Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me (1963) [Reissue 1998]

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Johnny Griffin - Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me (1963) [Reissue 1998]

Johnny Griffin - Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me (1963) [Reissue 1998]
EAC Rip | WavPack (image+.cue+log) - 227 MB | Covers (15 MB) included
Genre: Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: OJC/Riverside Records (OJCCD-1908-2 (RLP-9462))

Johnny Griffin, known as the world's fastest tenor-saxophonist in the late 1950's, purposely slowed down a bit on some of his later Riverside albums including this set which was reissued on a 1998 CD. Griffin is joined by pianist Buddy Montgomery (who switches to vibes on two of the six numbers), bassist Monk Montgomery (heard in a rare outing on acoustic bass) and drummer Art Taylor. They perform four standards (including "The Midnight Sun Will Never Set" and "That's All") and a couple of Griffin's basic originals. The music swings and the classic tenorman cuts loose a few times, making for enjoyable if not quite essential music.

Johnny Griffin & Lockjaw Davis - In Copenhagen [Recorded 1984] (2007)

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Johnny Griffin & Lockjaw Davis - In Copenhagen [Recorded 1984] (2007)

Johnny Griffin & Lockjaw Davis - In Copenhagen [Recorded 1984] (2007)
EAC Rip | WavPack (image+.cue+log) - 490 MB | Covers - 31 MB
Genre: Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Storyville Records (101 8515)

Johnny Griffin and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis locked horns and raised a little hell during this exciting blowing session that took place at the Café Montmartre in Copenhagen on July 10, 1984. They were aided and abetted by pianist Harry Pickens, bassist Curtis Lundy, and drummer Kenny Washington - the same rhythm section that had performed with Griff at the Berlin Friedrichstadtpalast nearly a month earlier. The original "Tough Tenors" formula dates back to the early '60s when Griff and Jaws collaborated on a series of definitive, mainstream two-tenor albums. This live reunion date is a marvel of spontaneous combustion; the horns cavort and jostle, barking and purling with joyous abandon.

Johnny Griffin Quartet +3 - Dance Of Passion (1993)

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Johnny Griffin Quartet +3 - Dance Of Passion (1993)

Johnny Griffin Quartet +3 - Dance Of Passion (1993)
EAC Rip | WavPack (image+.cue+log) - 321 MB | Covers - 25 MB
Genre: Jazz, Hard Bop | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Antilles/Polygram (512 604-2)

This fine 1993 release finds Griffin's in the company of such stellar guest soloists as trombonist Steve Turre, tuba player Dave Bargeron, and French horn player John Clark; the band's core is made up by Griffin's then regular quartet featuring pianist Michael Weiss, bassist Peter Washington, and drummer Kenny Washington. This supple but tight ensemble ably handle Griffin's rich store of seven originals and a cover of Cole Porter's "All Through the Night."

Johnny Griffin - Return Of The Griffin (1979)

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Johnny Griffin - Return Of The Griffin (1979)

Johnny Griffin - Return Of The Griffin (1979)
EAC Rip | WavPack (image+.cue+log) - 262 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 110 MB | Covers (16 MB) included
Genre: Jazz | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Carrere (CA/802/98.183)

Johnny Griffin recorded this studio album during his first visit to the United States in 15 years. Accompanied by a very supportive trio (pianist Ronnie Mathews, bassist Ray Drummond and drummer Keith Copeland), the great tenor is in frequently exuberant form on such tunes as "Autumn Leaves," his own "A Monk's Dream" and the funky "The Way It Is." Long one of the underrated masters, Johnny Griffin is heard at the peak of his powers on this modern bop session.