JOHNNY GRIFFIN SEXTET - Johnny Griffin Sextet (1958-1994) RM | Original Jazz Classics Limited Edition Series | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The great tenor Johnny Griffin made his debut on Riverside with this sextet set which has been reissued on CD in the OJC series. Griffin is teamed with trumpeter Donald Byrd, baritonist Pepper Adams, pianist Kenny Drew, bassist Wilbur Ware and drummer Philly Joe Jones for three obscure tunes, the ballad "What's New" and a cooking version of "Woody'N You." High-quality hard bop from some of the best. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Stix' Trix 7'37
Wilbur Campbell
2     What's New? 7'45
Johnny Burke / Bob Haggart
3     Woody 'N You 6'09
Dizzy Gillespie
4     Johnny G.G. 9'38
John Hines
5     Catharsis 9'53
Johnny Griffin
Credits :
Baritone Saxophone – Pepper Adams
Bass – Wilbur Ware
Drums – Philly Joe Jones
Piano – Kenny Drew
Producer, Liner Notes – Orrin Keepnews
Remastered By – Phil De Lancie
Tenor Saxophone – Johnny Griffin
Trumpet – Donald Byrd