Johnny Griffin

John Arnold Griffin III (April 24, 1928 – July 25, 2008) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Nicknamed "the Little Giant" for his short stature and forceful playing, Griffin's career began in the mid-1940s and continued until the month of his death. A pioneering figure in hard bop, Griffin recorded prolifically as a bandleader in addition to stints with pianist Thelonious Monk, drummer Art Blakey, in partnership with fellow tenor Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis and as a member of the Kenny Clarke/Francy Boland Big Band after he moved to Europe in the 1960s. In 1995, Griffin was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Berklee College of Music.

Essential Classics, Vol. 94: Johnny Griffin - 2024-06-02T00:00:00.000000Z

Funky Fluke (Remastered 2014) - 2024-02-16T00:00:00.000000Z

Two of a Kind: Johnny Griffin & Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis - 2022-07-20T00:00:00.000000Z

Anthology: The Deluxe Collection (Remastered) - 2021-08-20T00:00:00.000000Z

Nice & Easy - 2021-07-16T00:00:00.000000Z

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