The.congregation

Johnny Griffin - The Congregation (1957) {Blue Note RVG BN 62640 rel 2006}
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© 1957, 2006 Blue Note / Capitol | 0946 3 62640 2 8
Jazz / Bop / Hard Bop / Saxophone

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.

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