Recorded in June 1958, this album features a tight sextet that plays with precision and fire, capturing a moment of peak creativity for Griffin and his collaborators. The session yielded some of Griffin's most enduring work, showcasing his distinctive blend of bluesy inflection and virtuosic improvisation.
- The album was recorded on June 5, 1958, at Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, New Jersey.
- This was one of Johnny Griffin's first albums as a leader after moving to New York City.
- The personnel on the album includes pianist Sonny Clark, bassist Wilbur Little, and drummer Roy Haynes.
Johnny Griffin was a jazz tenor saxophonist from Chicago, Illinois, known for his energetic, hard-swinging style. In 1958, Griffin was a rising star in the hard bop scene, having recently moved to New York and begun recording prolifically for the Blue Note label.
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