{"title":"Johnny Griffin","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse our collection of Johnny Griffin vinyl records, CDs, box sets, and more at Darkside Records. Shop new and used releases with fresh inventory arriving daily.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"johnny-griffin-orchestra-the-big-soul-band","title":"Johnny Griffin Orchestra- The Big Soul-Band","description":"  \nFormat: Used CD. All discs are visually inspected and guaranteed to be in VG+ condition or better and free of scratches. Original artwork included unless otherwise noted. Images are stock photos. Please inquire for photos of actual product.\n","brand":"Used Purchases","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43849684975837,"sku":"025218648523","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/products\/b3ltdnc6xrazqqpnadcc.jpg?v=1731360792"},{"product_id":"johnny-griffin-live-at-ronnie-scotts-1965","title":"Johnny Griffin- Live at Ronnie Scott's, 1964 (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack List\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Girl Next Door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e (Back Home Again in) Indiana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Blues in Twos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Theme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eShop online 24\/7 at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"BELIEVE DIRECT LIMITED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44599656743133,"sku":"5060708611071","price":19.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/products\/4247986-3039625.jpg?v=1727272335"},{"product_id":"johnny-griffin-introducing-johnny-griffin-3","title":"Johnny Griffin- Introducing Johnny Griffin (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLimited 180gm vinyl LP pressing. 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 \"Mil Dew\" to the loping \"Chicago Calling\" and bluesy \"Nice and Easy\" Griffin's staggering technical ability and buoyant swing is readily apparent at every twist and turn. Griffin would follow with two more standout Blue Note albums-A Blowing Session featuring John Coltrane and The Congregation-the next year.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Note Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45006363853021,"sku":"602577450648","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/3669375-2471231.jpg?v=1727221416"},{"product_id":"johnny-griffin-the-man-i-love","title":"Johnny Griffin- The Man I Love (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003e33 rpm LP.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack List\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe MAn I Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hush-A-Bye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Blues For Harvey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Masquerade Is Over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sophisticated Lady\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Wee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Org Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45006573764829,"sku":"711574706518","price":30.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/2281778.jpg?v=1727214967"},{"product_id":"johnny-griffin-man-i-love-1","title":"Johnny Griffin- Man I Love (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeamed up with pianist Kenny Drew, bassist Niels Pedersen and drummer Albert \"Tootie\" Heath for a club date at Copenhagen's Montmartre in 1967, 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. The album was remastered for vinyl from original analog tapes by Bernie Grundman, and pressed on audiophile-grade vinyl at Pallas Group in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack List\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Man I Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hush-A-Bye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Blues for Harvey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sophisticated Lady\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Wee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Org Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45006816051421,"sku":"711574835614","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/3786058.jpg?v=1727205011"},{"product_id":"johnny-griffin-the-jamfest-are-coming","title":"Johnny Griffin- The Jamfest Are Coming! 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This event naturally gave birth to an album. Among the Big Band's qualities, we can particularly appreciate their full and mellow sounds, their precision, strength, swing and sense of melody, apparent in each arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUPC \u0026gt; 3561302221823\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat \u0026gt; New CD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabel \u0026gt; Elephant\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop online at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance - BT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46982465913053,"sku":"3561302221823","price":21.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/570575.jpg?v=1762923510"},{"product_id":"johnny-griffin-live-in-valencia-92","title":"Johnny Griffin- Live In Valencia 92 (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe legendary tenor saxophonist, Johnny Griffin's electrifying performance in Valencia, Spain in 1992 is set to be immortalized on the upcoming release, Live in Valencia 92 on June 7, 2024 on Storyville Records.Accompanied by an all-star trio with French pianist Herve Sellin, bassist Reggie Johnson and Doug Sides on drums, this recording, consisting of 6 tracks, is a chance to hear Johnny Griffin at his best, enjoying being out there live with an enthusiastic Spanish audience.The recording made in a defunct savings bank auditorium adorned with warm fabrics and wood accents, sounds great with it's cozy ambiance and impeccable acoustics. From the moment Griffin stepped onto the stage, his charisma was palpable, captivating audiences with his inimitable style, sense of humor and swing. Griff at his best!Live in Valencia 92 offers a glimpse into Griffin's artistry, showcasing a mastery of the tenor saxophone across a repertoire of standards by his favorite composers like Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk, but we also get The Cat, one of his own compositions and almost considered a theme Song for Johnny Griffin.Johnny Griffin loved the European way of living and the Europeans loved him back. He settled in France, but spent time in Amsterdam and Copenhagen as well. As Herve Sellin writes about playing jazz \"we don't take it too seriously, but we do it very seriously\". That was what Johnny Griffin was known for, A little giant making everybody have a good time. And that's exactly what you experience on this recording.Johnny Griffin (1928-2008) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist known for his blistering speed and technical prowess. A prolific performer and recording artist, Griffin's career spanned over six decades, during which he collaborated with some of the most prominent figures in jazz, including Art Blakey, Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane.This recording serves as a poignant reminder of Griffin's enduring impact on the jazz world. For jazz enthusiasts, Live in Valencia 92, is a must have addition to any collection, offering a glimpse into the brilliance of one of jazz music's true icons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust Friends [Live]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonk's Dream [Live]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSophisticated Lady [Live]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat [Live]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhythm-A-Ning [Live]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedley: Blue Monk \/ Things Ain't What They Used to Be [Live]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eUPC \u0026gt; 717101853922\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat \u0026gt; New CD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabel \u0026gt; Storyville Records\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop online at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance - BT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46982779601117,"sku":"717101853922","price":18.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/4335179-3177851.jpg?v=1762924114"},{"product_id":"johnny-griffin-take-my-hand","title":"Johnny Griffin- Take My Hand (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1977 by Lionel Hampton, the Who's Who in Jazz label existed as a means to present to the world the best musicians that the jazz world had to offer. With Lionel chairing the recording sessions (and also featuring on several of the sessions himself), these recordings have truly earned their title featuring jazz greats such as Buddy Rich, Charles Mingus, Terumasa Hino, Sonny Stitt, Teddy Wilson, Stéphane Grappelli and Dave Brubeck, amidst the many others. Recorded at Studio In The Grove, Davie, FL, May 4th and 5th, 1988, 'Take My Hand' sees Griffin invite Dennis Irwin (bass), Kenny Washington (drums) and Michael Weiss (piano) to showcase an array of wonderful jazz compositions including 'Take My Hand', 'All Through the Night' and 'Out of this World'.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsfahan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake My Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Through the Night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing on the Hudson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoe Is Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHush-A-Bye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOut of This World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf I Should Lose You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance - BT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46983549386973,"sku":"730167321402","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/4015767-2767534.jpg?v=1762925612"},{"product_id":"johnny-griffin-masters-of-jazz","title":"Johnny Griffin- Masters of Jazz (CD)","description":"\u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWee Dot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExactly Like You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNight in Tunisia, A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlues Up and Down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLester Leaps In\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust Friends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlukefter Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhythm-A-Ning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance - BT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46984608284893,"sku":"717101850723","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/972888.jpg?v=1762927695"},{"product_id":"johnny-griffin-legendary-bop-rhythm-blues-classics","title":"Johnny Griffin- Legendary Bop Rhythm \u0026 Blues Classics (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese rare Chicago jazz sessions for the Parrot label featuring tenor sax great and Chicago native Johnny \"Little Giant\" Griffin are believed to have taken place in late 1953, although the resulting LP wasn't released until 1958. Griffin was developing a reputation as \"fastest tenor in the west\", for the ease with which he could execute fast note runs with excellent intonation, and eventually signed with Blue Note Records in 1956. Accompanying Griffin's tenor sax are Junior Mance piano; Wilbur Ware bass; and Wilbert \"Buddy\" Smith drums. 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