Album · 1959

The Little Giant

Released: 1959
Label: Riverside
Catalogue no.: RLP 12-304
Tracklist: 6 tracks
Length: 34:16
Country: US

“The Little Giant” is an album by Johnny Griffin, released in 1959 on Riverside. The original release has 6 tracks with a running time of 34:16. The line-up features Albert “Tootie” Heath (drums (drum set)), Blue Mitchell (trumpet), Johnny Griffin (tenor saxophone), Julian Priester (trombone) and Sam Jones (double bass).

Who played on The Little Giant

Albert “Tootie” Heath drums (drum set) all tracks
Blue Mitchell trumpet all tracks
Johnny Griffin tenor saxophone all tracks
Julian Priester trombone all tracks
Sam Jones double bass all tracks
Wynton Kelly piano all tracks

Tracklist

1 Olive Refractions 4:19
2 The Message 7:24
3 Lonely One 4:10
4 63rd Street Theme 7:34
5 Playmates — Saxie Dowell 4:20
6 Venus and the Moon 6:29

More albums by Johnny Griffin

Introducing Johnny Griffin 1956 · Blue Note A Blowin' Session 1957 · Blue Note The Congregation 1958 · Blue Note Johnny Griffin Sextet 1958 · Riverside Change Of Pace 1961 · Riverside Records The First Set/Recorded Live At Mintons 1961 · Prestige The Kerry Dancers 1962 · Riverside Soul Groove 1963 · Atlantic Lady Heavy Bottom’s Waltz 1968 · Vogue Schallplatten You Leave Me Breathless 1972 · Black Lion Records Jazz a confronto 10 1974 · Horo Records Return of the Griffin 1979 · Galaxy

Frequently asked questions

Who played on The Little Giant?

The line-up of The Little Giant includes Albert “Tootie” Heath (drums (drum set)), Blue Mitchell (trumpet), Johnny Griffin (tenor saxophone), Julian Priester (trombone), Sam Jones (double bass) and Wynton Kelly (piano).

Which label released The Little Giant?

The Little Giant was released in 1959 on Riverside (RLP 12-304).

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