The Little Giant (album)

The Little Giant is an album by jazz saxophonist Johnny Griffin and his all-star sextet, released on the Riverside label in 1959. It was Griffin's third album on Riverside.

"The Little Giant" was Griffin's nickname.

Track listing

1. "Olive Refractions" (Norman Simmons) - 4:17
2. "The Message" (Simmons) - 7:24
3. "Lonely One" (Babs Gonzales) 4:09
4. "63rd Street Theme" (Griffin) - 7:35
5. "Playmates" (Saxie Dowell) - 4:19
6. "Venus and the Moon" (Simmons) - 6:32

Personnel

• Johnny Griffin - tenor saxophone
• Blue Mitchell - trumpet
• Julian Priester - trombone
• Wynton Kelly - piano
• Sam Jones - bass
• Albert "Tootie" Heath - drums

References