Johnny Griffin

tenor saxophone · 1928–2008 · Chicago

Born in Chicago, Johnny Griffin is nicknamed the "Little Giant" for his small stature and very fast tenor playing. Settled in Europe from the 1960s, he recorded there into the 2000s.

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Styles

• Hard bop

Landmark tracks

• Ball Bearing (1957)

Sources

• Source

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