JOHNNY GRIFFIN - The Congregation (1957-2005) RM | MONO | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The great tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin is heard in top form on this near-classic quartet set. Assisted by pianist Sonny Clark, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Kenny Dennis, Griffin is exuberant on "The Congregation" (which is reminiscent of Horace Silver's "The Preacher"), thoughtful on the ballads, and swinging throughout. It's recommended for bop collectors. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Congregation 6'46
Johnny Griffin
2     Latin Quarter 6'27
John Jenkins
3     I'm Glad There Is You 5'10
Jimmy Dorsey / Paul Mertz
4     Main Spring 6'23
Johnny Griffin
5     It's You or No One 4'51
Sammy Cahn / Jule Styne
6     I Remember You 7'29
Johnny Mercer / Victor Schertzinger
Credits :
Bass – Paul Chambers
Drums – Kenny Dennis
Illustration [Cover] – Andy Warhol
Piano – Sonny Clark
Recorded By – Rudy Van Gelder
Tenor Saxophone – Johnny Griffin