Johnny Griffin, Eddie Lockjaw Davis Quintet Johnny Griffin Eddie Lockjaw Davis/WA, USA 1962

Also known as the Tough Tenors, Eddie Lockjaw Davis and Johnny Griffin were two tenor quintets who shone brightly in the jazz world in the early 60s. This live performance at Seattle’s prestigious jazz club, the Penthouse, on October 10th and 11th, 1962, was recorded on a high-quality soundboard. This is the first recording of all nine songs by the Tough Tenors at the Penthouse, known as the stage for many great performances. Both had a strong blues feeling and a big tone, and their combination was fully demonstrated in the live performance. You can enjoy the tenor battle between Lockjaw Davis and Griffin in their heyday at the prestigious Penthouse with high-quality sound. October 10th 1. The Blues Up And Down (07:53) 2. Owl (08:56) 3. Bahia (09:34) 4. Blue Lou (05:36) October 11st 5. Second Balcony Jump (08:35) 6. How Am I To Know? (10:59) 7. Tickle Toe (07:11) 8. Sophisticated Lady (04:28) 9. Theme (fades out) (01:23) Live at The Penthouse, Seatlle, WA, USA, October 10-11 1962 Johnny Griffin – tenor saxophone Eddie ‘Lockjaw’ Davis – tenor saxophone Horace Parlan – piano Buddy Catlett – bass Art Taylor – drums Stereo Soundboard Recording