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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.
Apr 20, 2024 · Johnny Griffin (born April 24, 1928, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died July 25, 2008, Availles-Limouzine, France) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist noted for his fluency in the hard-bop idiom. Griffin began playing woodwinds at Du Sable High School in Chicago, and after graduation he toured with Lionel Hampton ’s big band (1945–47) and ...
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Jul 25, 2008 · Johnny Griffin was a hard bop saxophonist with an endless stream of ideas. Explore his discography, top tracks, albums, and reviews on AllMusic, the online music database.
One of the all-time great tenor saxophonists, Johnny Griffin will go down in the annals of jazz as a performer easily able to negotiate the tricky harmonic changes and swift tempos of modern music. He’ll also be remembered as a player who could masterfully interpret tender ballads, rivaling Ben Webster in that regard.
Jul 29, 2008 · Jazz musician Johnny Griffin, once billed as "the world's fastest saxophonist," died of undisclosed causes at his home in France on July 25, 2008. He was 80. JazzSet offers this remembrance....
Nov 20, 2008 · On July 25, 2008, only a few days after the release of the album Smokin' Sax and before a date to promote it, saxophonist Johnny Griffin died at age 80 at his chateau in Availles-Limouzine,...
Jul 29, 2008 · July 29, 20082:29 PM ET. From. Hear Johnny Griffin Play 'All the Things You Are' Recorded live Nov. 20, 2000 for JazzSet, at the Village Vanguard in New York, with Michael Weiss (piano), John...
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