Release Date: 23 June 2023
Label: Steeplechase
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 716043100415
Genres: Jazz Modern Postbebop
Description
180g audiophile reissue of saxophone great Johnny Griffin's 1973 LP 'Blues for Harvey', featuring pianist Kenny Drew.
Johnny "Little Giant" Griffin moved to France in 1963 leaving USA where the straight-ahead jazz's heyday was fast waning. Together with other expatriates such as Dexter Gordon, Bud Powell, Kenny Clarke Griffin had highly productive career in Europe.
The original version of this 180G LP was recorded live over two nights in 1973 at Copenhagen's jazzhus Montmartre.
"This is a superb Griffin recording in a long time." - Swing Journal
"Johnny Griffin in the 1970s remains The Little Giant - a joy to hear and this must be his most representative album in ages." - Coda.
Johnny Griffin: tenor saxophone.
Kenny Drew: piano.
Mads Vinding: bass.
Ed Thigpen: drums.
Recorded Live at Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen July 4 & 5, 1973
Tracklisting
Matt Garrity; Vito Dieterle; Steve Einerson; David Ambrosio
John McNeil; Tom Harrell; Kenny Barron; Buster Williams; Billy Hart
Dave Pietro; Scott Wendholt; Gary Versace; Jay Anderson; Adam Cruz
Von Freeman; Jodie Christian; Eddie de Haas; Wilbur Campbell
Rich Perry; Gary Versace; Jay Anderson; John Riley
Pierre Dorge; Kirk Knuffke; Thommy Andersson; Martin Andersen
Jason Palmer; Kevin Harris
Gary Bartz; Butch Lacy; Clint Houston; Billy Hart
