The Congregation is an album by American tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin recorded on October 23, 1957 and released on Blue Note the following year, his final recording for the label.Johnny Griffin discography accessed October 21, 2010

Background

Artwork The cover art was designed by Reid Miles and illustrated by Andy Warhol.The Early Jazz Album Covers of Andy Warhol, accessed November 17, 2015

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states, "The great tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin is heard in top form on this near-classic quartet set... It's recommended for bop collectors."Yanow, S. [ AllMusic Review] accessed October 21, 2010

Track listing

Personnel

Musicians Johnny Griffin – tenor saxophone Sonny Clark – piano Paul Chambers – bass Kenny Dennis – drums

Technical personnel

Original

Alfred Lion – producer Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer Reid Miles – design Andy Warhol – cover illustration Francis Wolff – photography Robert Levin – liner notes

Reissue

Michael Cuscuna – reissue producer Larry Walsh – mastering Patrick Roques – redesign

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