Johnny Griffin Sextet

Johnny Griffin Sextet is an album by jazz saxophonist Johnny Griffin and his all-star sextet, released on the Riverside label in 1958. It was Griffin's first album as leader on Riverside, and was recorded the day before the Way Out! session dates.

Track listing

1. "Stix' Trix" (Wilbur Campbell) - 7:43
2. "What's New?" (Bob Haggart, Johnny Burke) - 7:53
3. "Woody 'n' You" (Dizzy Gillespie) - 6:12
4. "Johnny G.G." (John Hines) - 9:45
5. "Catharsis" (Johnny Griffin) - 9:56

Personnel

• Johnny Griffin — tenor saxophone
• Pepper Adams - baritone saxophone (not on "Woody 'n' You")
• Donald Byrd - trumpet (not on "Woody 'n' You")
• Kenny Drew — piano
• Wilbur Ware — bass
• Philly Joe Jones — drums

References