Call It Whachawana is an album by saxophonist Johnny Griffin which was recorded in 1983 and released on the Galaxy label.Jazzlists: Galaxy 5100 series discography accessed October 25, 2017Galaxy Records catalog, accessed October 25, 2017Johnny Griffin catalog, accessed October 25, 2017Both Sides Now: Galaxy Album Discography, accessed October 25, 2017
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "The emphasis is on ballads and slower tempos on this often-exquisite outing by tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin... Superlative music by a masterful player".
Track listing All compositions by Johnny Griffin, except where indicated. "I Mean You" (Thelonious Monk) – 8:43 "Lover Man" (Jimmy Davis, James Sherman, Ram Ramirez) – 11:32 "Call It Whachawana" – 6:35 "A Waltz with Sweetie" – 6:38 "Jabbo's Revenge" (Curtis Lundy) – 7:49
Personnel Johnny Griffin – tenor saxophone Mulgrew Miller – piano Curtis Lundy – bass Kenny Washington – drums
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