Grant Green’s debut album, "Grant's First Stand," showcases his formidable talent from the outset. The album is a classic of hard bop, featuring Green’s signature soulful and blues-inflected guitar work in a quartet setting.
- The album was recorded on January 16, 1961, in New York City. It features a lineup of Green on guitar, Donald Bailey on drums, Ben Dixon on drums, and Sam Jones on bass. The album was produced by Alfred Lion, with Rudy Van Gelder serving as the engineer.
- "Grant's First Stand" reached number 12 on Billboard's Jazz Albums chart. The album features Green’s compositions alongside covers of standards like "Round Midnight."
- This album is considered a foundational work in the discography of Grant Green, establishing his voice as a leader in the jazz world.
Grant Green was a jazz guitarist from St. Louis, Missouri, known for his bluesy, soulful playing and distinctive fingerstyle technique. This 1961 release marked his debut as a leader for the Blue Note Records label, following a period of freelance work and sideman performances.
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