Johnny Griffin

Johnny Griffin

John Arnold Griffin III (April 24, 1928 – July 25, 2008) was an American bop and hard bop tenor saxophonist.

Read more about Johnny Griffin:  Early Life and Career, Recording Career, Move To Europe

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