Concerts Johnny Griffin At The Village Vanguard WBGO November 20, 2008 • Only a few days after the release of the album Smokin' Sax, and before a date to promote it, saxophonist Johnny Griffin died at age 80 at his chateau in Availles-Limouzine, France. Hear his final U.S. homecoming at the Village Vanguard, recorded live by JazzSet Listen Now: Johnny Griffin In Concert Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97257085/97244226" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music News Johnny Griffin: In Memoriam WBGO July 29, 2008 • Dee Dee Bridgewater says the tenor saxophonist was the "epitome of a bygone era of legendary jazz musicians — dapper, suave, debonair, classy, hip, and he could tell a mean joke." Bridgewater and pianist Michael Weiss celebrate Johnny Griffin's life.
Music Interviews Fleet Jazz Saxophonist Johnny Griffin Dies July 25, 2008 • Once billed as the "world's fastest saxophonist," the Chicago native played in the bands of Lionel Hampton and Thelonious Monk. He was known as one of the strongest and most proficient exponents of hard-swinging bebop traditions.
A Thanksgiving Feast For The Ears And Eyes Pass the Drumsticks: Thanksgiving Jazz 90.5 WESA November 19, 2007 • Retailers everywhere already have December holiday music playing constantly. Isn't there a soundtrack for the November holiday, too? There is now. Enjoy a cornucopia of jazz that celebrates family, friends and food, featuring Louis Armstrong.
Review Music Reviews Music Review: 'Close Your Eyes' from Johnny Griffin and Horace Parlan Fresh Air November 17, 2003 • Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the new release by tenor sax player Johnny Griffin and pianist Horace Parlan, Close Your Eyes. Music Review: 'Close Your Eyes' from Johnny Griffin and Horace Parlan Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1509601/1509602" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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