Return of the Griffin is an album by saxophonist Johnny Griffin, recorded in 1978 and released on the Galaxy label in the following year.Jazzlists: Galaxy 5100 series discography accessed October 13, 2017Galaxy Records catalog, accessed October 13, 2017Johnny Griffin catalog, accessed October 13, 2017Both Sides Now: Galaxy Album Discography, accessed October 13, 2017
Reception
The Bay State Banner wrote that the album "shows how strong and inspired Griffin can be in a quartet setting, and how dominant his soloing remains."
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Johnny Griffin recorded this studio album during his first visit to the United States in 15 years. ... Long one of the underrated masters, Johnny Griffin is heard at the peak of his powers on this modern bop session".
Track listing All compositions by Johnny Griffin except s indicated. "Autumn Leaves" (Joseph Kosma, Johnny Mercer, Jacques Prévert) – 5:36 "When We Were One" – 7:42 "A Monk's Dream" – 6:18 "The Way It Is" – 5:09 "Fifty-Six" – 9:29 "I Should Care" (Axel Stordahl, Paul Weston, Sammy Cahn) – 5:26
Personnel Johnny Griffin – tenor saxophone Ronnie Mathews – piano Ray Drummond – bass Keith Copeland – drums
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