Person

Johnny Griffin

John Arnold Griffin III (April 24, 1928 – July 25, 2008) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Nicknamed "the Little Giant" for his short stature and forceful playing, Griffin's career began in the mid-1940s and continued until the month of his death. A pioneering figure in hard bop, Griffin recorded prolifically as a bandleader in addition to stints with pianist Thelonious Monk, drummer Art Bla…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
April 24th, 1928
Died
July 25th, 2008
Genres
Labels
Atlantic
Disques Dreyfus
Dreyfus Jazz
Blue Note
Victor
Last updated: April 25th, 2024·MusicBrainz

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