JOHNNY GRIFFIN ORCHESTRA - The Big Soul-Band (1960-1990) RM | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tenor-saxophonist Johnny Griffin is showcased with a ten-piece group on this CD reissue of a Riverside LP which is augmented by a previously unreleased version of "Wade in the Water." The repertoire is a bit unusual with some spirituals (including "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen" and "Deep River"), a tune apiece by Bobby Timmons ("So Tired") and Junior Mance, and three originals from Norman Simmons who arranged all of the selections. Trumpeter Clark Terry and trombonists Matthew Gee and Julian Priester have some short solos but the emphasis is on the leader who is in typically spirited and passionate form. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Wade in the Water (Alternate Take) 3'51
Traditional
2     Wade in the Water 3'47
Traditional
3     Panic Room Blues 4'37
Norman Simmons
4     Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen 2'43
Traditional
5     Meditation 8'21
Norman Simmons
6     Holla 3'39
Norman Simmons
7     So Tired 6'38
Bobby Timmons
8     Deep River 5'29
Traditional
9     Jubilation 3'57
Junior Mance
Credits :
Alto Saxophone – Frank Strozier, Pat Patrick (pistas: 1, 2, 3, 8)
Arranged By – Norman Simmons
Baritone Saxophone – Charlie Davis
Bass – Bob Cranshaw (pistas: 1, 2, 3, 8), Vic Sproles (pistas: 4 to 7, 9)
Celesta – Bobby Timmons (pistas: 4)
Drums – Charlie Persip
Piano – Bobby Timmons (pistas: 5), Harold Mabern (pistas: 1 to 4, 6 to 9)
Producer, Liner Notes – Orrin Keepnews
Remastered By – Phil De Lancie
Tenor Saxophone – Edwin Williams, Johnny Griffin
Trombone – Julian Priester, Matthew Gee
Trumpet – Bob Bryant, Clark Terry