B. Goren. Posted September 4, 2005 Report Posted September 4, 2005 (edited) Johnny Griffin was scheduled to play in Tel-Aviv next weekend. Eventually Griffin canceled his visit due to his poor health and there are rumors about heart attack. I'll be grateful if one of you has some more information about Griffin's health and can keep us updated. Edited September 4, 2005 by B. Goren. Quote
Michael Weiss Posted September 4, 2005 Report Posted September 4, 2005 I spoke to Griff a little under three weeks ago. Other than a little spotty memory loss, he sounded fine. I'll see what I can find out and post tomorrow. Quote
Michael Weiss Posted September 8, 2005 Report Posted September 8, 2005 Griff was operated on in Marseille yesterday to remove a major blockage in his carotid artery. He came through the operation fine. Quote
wesbed Posted September 8, 2005 Report Posted September 8, 2005 I spoke to Griff a little under three weeks ago. Other than a little spotty memory loss, he sounded fine. I'll see what I can find out and post tomorrow. ← With Johnny Griffin in New Orleans (1992). Mr. Weiss, man, this is a picture to be proud of. Quote
sidewinder Posted September 8, 2005 Report Posted September 8, 2005 Griff was operated on in Marseille yesterday to remove a major blockage in his carotid artery. He came through the operation fine. ← Great news ! Here's wishing Mr Griffin good luck for a speedy recovery. Quote
Kevin Bresnahan Posted September 8, 2005 Report Posted September 8, 2005 Get well soon Monsieur Griffin!! Come back to Boston when you're recovered and bring the JAMFs with you. Kevin Quote
sidewinder Posted September 8, 2005 Report Posted September 8, 2005 bring the JAMFs with you. Took me years to work out what that was.. Quote
Hardbopjazz Posted September 8, 2005 Report Posted September 8, 2005 A speedy recovery Johnny. The worlds a better place with you in it. Quote
B. Goren. Posted September 8, 2005 Author Report Posted September 8, 2005 I wish you all the best, Mr. Griffin. Many people are waiting for you in Tel-Aviv. Quote
Guest Posted September 8, 2005 Report Posted September 8, 2005 You are my fave, get well soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
CJ Shearn Posted September 10, 2005 Report Posted September 10, 2005 get well Griff. the World's Fastest Tenor Quote
brownie Posted September 21, 2005 Report Posted September 21, 2005 The Little Giant was scheduled to play on Friday, September 23 at the Saint-Denis jazz festival on the island of La Reunion in the Indian Ocean, a French territory off the African coast. Because of his recent operation, Griffin will not travel there. He is being replaced by trumpet player Eric LeLann who will perform with Griffin's European rhythm section. Quote
B. Goren. Posted September 21, 2005 Author Report Posted September 21, 2005 The Little Giant was scheduled to play on Friday, September 23 at the Saint-Denis jazz festival on the island of La Reunion in the Indian Ocean, a French territory off the African coast. Because of his recent operation, Griffin will not travel there. He is being replaced by trumpet player Eric LeLann who will perform with Griffin's European rhythm section. ← I have seen Eric LeLann years ago in the Red Sea Jazz Festival. I think he is a poor replacement to the real thing. Quote
brownie Posted September 21, 2005 Report Posted September 21, 2005 OK, LeLann is not in the same Little Giants league. Not a great fan of him but he has shown on several occasions he can hold his own. Quote
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