Johnny Griffin Quartet Johnny Griffin/Italy 1988

Johnny Griffin’s official unreleased live performance, recorded on June 26, 1988 at the Teatro Romano in Verona, Italy, is recorded with high quality stereo soundboard sound. The performance features one horn backed by Harold Danko, Chet Baker’s exclusive pianist in his later years, Ray Drummond, a bassist who has participated as a sideman in many recordings, and Tony Reedus, a young drummer from New York. All four songs, including the standard numbers “Just Friends,” “If I Should Lose You,” and “Lover Man,” as well as “Take My Hand,” recorded in the same year, are played with a stable performance and a fast-paced blow, providing a wonderful performance. You can enjoy Johnny Griffin’s live performance with high quality sound, as he reaches his peak and continues to be active. 1. Introduction (00:36) 2. Just Friends (10:35) 3. If I Should Lose You (13:54) 4. Lover Man (15:13) 5. Take My Hand (09:41) Live at Teatro Romano, Verona, Italy, June 26th 1988 Johnny Griffin – tenor saxophone Harold “Hal” Danko – piano Ray Drummond – bass Tony Redus – drums