Return of the Griffin
Return of the Griffin is an album by saxophonist Johnny Griffin which was recorded in 1978 and released on the Galaxy label in the following year.[1][2][3][4]
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| Released | 1979 | |||
| Recorded | October 17, 1978 | |||
| Studio | Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 39:40 | |||
| Label | Galaxy GXY-5117 | |||
| Producer | Orrin Keepnews | |||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated "Johnny Griffin recorded this studio album during his first visit to the United States in 15 years. ... Long one of the underrated masters, Johnny Griffin is heard at the peak of his powers on this modern bop session".[5]
Track listing
All compositions by Johnny Griffin except where noted
- "Autumn Leaves" (Joseph Kosma, Johnny Mercer, Jacques Prévert) – 5:36
- "When We Were One" – 7:42
- "A Monk's Dream" – 6:18
- "The Way It Is" – 5:09
- "Fifty-Six" – 9:29
- "I Should Care" (Axel Stordahl, Paul Weston, Sammy Cahn) – 5:26
Personnel
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References
- Jazzlists: Galaxy 5100 series discography accessed October 13, 2017
- Galaxy Records catalog, accessed October 13, 2017
- Johnny Griffin catalog, accessed October 13, 2017
- Both Sides Now: Galaxy Album Discography, accessed October 13, 2017
- Yanow, Scott. Johnny Griffin: Return of the Griffin – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
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