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This is part of Blue Note's Limited Edition Connoisseur series.
The Rudy Van Gelder-helmed reissue of 1957's THE CONGREGATION improves on what is already a classic Johnny Griffin date. Backed by Paul Chambers on bass, Kenny Dennis on drums, and Sonny Clark on piano, Griffin demonstrates his usual dazzling dexterity on the tenor sax. The mode is straightforward bop, with a balance of uptempo numbers and ballads, and plenty of stretching out all around. This set comes highly recommended--especially given the improved sound of the reissue--to fans of the style.
The great tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin is heard in top form on this near-classic quartet set. Assisted by pianist Sonny Clark, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Kenny Dennis, Griffin is exuberant on "The Congregation" (which is reminiscent of Horace Silver's "The Preacher"), thoughtful on the ballads, and swinging throughout. It's recommended for bop collectors. ~ Scott Yanow
Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey on October 23, 1957. Originally issued on Blue Note (1580). Includes liner notes by Robert Levin.
Reissue producer: Michael Cuscuna.
Personnel: Johnny Griffin (tenor saxophone); Johnny Griffin; Paul Chambers (upright bass); Kenny Davis, Kenny Dennis (drums); Sonny Clark (piano).
Audio Remasterer: Rudy Van Gelder.
Liner Note Author: Bob Blumenthal.
Recording information: Van Gelder Studios, Hackensack, NJ (10/23/1957).
Photographer: Francis Wolff.
Personnel: Johnny Griffin (tenor saxophone); Sonny Clark (piano); Paul Chambers (bass); Kenny Dennis (drums).
Producer: Alfred Lion.
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