A quintessential hard bop session, "Way Out!" showcases Griffin's fiery tenor playing alongside a top-tier rhythm section. The album captures the intensity and improvisational brilliance of mid-century jazz.
- Recorded on February 6, 1959, at Reeves Sound Studios in New York City.
- Riverside Records was a prestigious jazz label founded by Orrin Keepnews and Bill Grauer.
- The album features Kenny Drew on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Charlie Persip on drums.
Johnny Griffin is a hard bop saxophonist from Chicago. He was a significant voice in the late 1950s jazz scene.
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