Johnny Griffin
American jazz saxophonist (1928–2008)
Biography
John Arnold Griffin III (April 24, 1928 – July 25, 2008) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Nicknamed "the Little Giant" for his short stature and forceful playing, Griffin began his career in the mid-1940s and continued until the month of his death. A pioneering figure in hard bop, Griffin recorded prolifically as a bandleader in addition to stints with the pianist Thelonious Monk and the drummer Art Blakey, in partnership with his fellow tenor Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, and as a member of the Kenny Clarke/Francy Boland Big Band after he moved to Europe in the 1960s. In 1995, Griffin was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Berklee College of Music.
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Career highlights
Genres
- jazz
- post-bop
Instruments
- saxophone
- tenor saxophone
Quick answers about Johnny Griffin
- How old was Johnny Griffin?
- Johnny Griffin died on July 25, 2008 at the age of 80.
- When is Johnny Griffin's birthday?
- Johnny Griffin was born on April 23, 1928.
- Where was Johnny Griffin born?
- Johnny Griffin was born in Chicago.
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- Johnny Griffin's zodiac sign is Taurus.
- What is Johnny Griffin's nationality?
- Johnny Griffin is a citizen of United States.
- What does Johnny Griffin do?
- Johnny Griffin is known as composer, jazz musician, saxophonist, musician.
