Johnny Griffin/Yamanashi,Japan 1988

Johnny Griffin’s appearance at the Mount Fuji Jazz Festival on August 27, 1988 is recorded with the finest stereo soundboard sound source using the broadcast sound source at the time. The performance was called a jam session, and featured front members Robin Eubanks, Roy Hargrove, and Bobby Watson, as well as a female trio of Linnie Rosnes, Marlene Rosenberg, and Cindy Blackman. A wonderful performance unique to him. You can fully enjoy the heated performance of “Stella By Starlight”, “There Will Never Be Another You”, and “Body And Soul” from the shores of Lake Yamanaka at the foot of Mt. Fuji with the finest sound. Live at Mt. Fuji Jazz Festival, Yamanashi, Japan, August 27th 1988 1. Stella By Starlight (16:45) 2. There Will Never Be Another You (17:59) 3. Body And Soul (16:01) 4. Au Privave (fade-out) (01:08) Johnny Griffin – tenor saxophone Robin Eubanks – trombone Roy Hargrove – trumpet Bobby Watson- alto saxophone Renee Rosnes – piano Marlene Rosenberg – bass Cindy Blackman – drums