Biography
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Johnny Griffin
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Birth name :
John Arnold Griffin III
Genres :
Jazz
Instruments :
Tenor saxophone
Labels :
Blue Note
Riverside
Years active :
1940s–2008
Born / Died
Born:(1928-04-24)April 24, 1928 Chicago, Illinois, U.S
Died:July 25, 2008(2008-07-25) (aged 80)
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 early 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.
-1190468349-248x248.jpg "Johnny Griffin & Eddie Lockjaw Davis - Lookin' at Monk! (Playing the Music of Thelonious Monk)")
