Editado originalmente pela Black Lion de UK que se especializou em tesouros raros das lendas do Jazz e Blues dos EUA, este documento gravado representa uma oportunidade única para coleccionadores e entusiastas chegarem mais perto da música. Reedição audiófila da ORG Music com Steve Hoffman e Bernie Grundman no leme, resulta numa preservação espectacular do som original.

• Edição Limitada
• Black Lion Essential Reissue Series

• Vinil Audiófilo 180 Gramas
• Corte por Chris Bellman
• Masterizado a partir das Master Tapes Stereo Originais
• Prensagem na Pallas da Alemanha
• Notas de EQ e restauro por Steve Hoffman & Bernie Grundman!
• Arte e grafismo de capa exclusivos

Originally released by the UK label Black Lion, an imprint that specialized in resurrecting rare gems from US jazz and blues legends, this recorded document is a can’t-miss opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to get closer to the music. Reissued by ORG Music, this historical reissue is afforded the ultimate in audiophile production standards, resulting in sonics and presentation befitting the museum-like worth of this record’s existence.

Mastered from the original master tapes at Bernie Grundman Studios by Chris Bellman and pressed at Pallas, the 180g LP was curated by legendary engineer Steve Hoffman and eq’d by Grundman himself. A better team you cannot find; every step involved serious quality-control measures to guarantee gorgeous sound. The superb vinyl jacket features exclusive artwork. Indeed, this is what being a collector is all about. This reissue preserves vital music that will be enjoyed by generations to come. Consider it a buried treasure that, miraculously, has resurfaced in better condition than that when it was originally made.

Johnny Griffin had a reputation as the "world's fastest tenor." At this intense live date captured at Club Montmarte in Copenhagen in 1967, the saxophonist lives up to such a billing and more, attacking five compositions with dynamite energy and blinding speed. In addition, Griffin displays the warm and sensitive side he developed later in his career on a touching rendition of Duke Ellington's "Sophisticated Lady." Throughout, he's aided by a resolutely controlled and superbly dynamic rhythm section comprised of bassist Niels Pederson and drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath, who, with pianist Kenny Drew, match Griffin's red-hot bravado. This is a hard-bop set no one will want to miss.

Músicos:

Johnny Griffin, saxofone tenor
Kenny Drew, piano
Nils Henning Orsted Pederson, baixo
Albert "Tootie" Heath, bateria

Lista de Faixas:

Lado A
1. The Man I Love
2. Hush-A-Bye

Lado B
1. Blues for Harvey
2. Sophisticated Lady
3. Wee