Johnny Griffin has left us...

[Larry Kart]

Fine remembrance that Michael Weiss contributed to Doug Ramsey's Rifftides:

http://www.artsjournal.com/rifftides/

I particuarly liked: "On the gig, he listened closely to the rhythm section as we worked our stuff out in our solos. He especially delighted in listening to us wrestle through a particular musical idea. During such occasions, I might look up and see Johnny with his eyes aglow and a big smile. He enjoyed the creative struggle and he was along with you for the ride. (My emphasis)

[BruceH]

Thanks for the clips, Durium.

[Michael Weiss]

A TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY GRIFFIN

IN WORDS AND MUSIC

Reminiscences from fellow musicians, family and friends

Compositions of Johnny Griffin performed by Johnny's longtime rhythm section,

Michael Weiss, John Webber and Kenny Washington

SEPTEMBER 14, 2008 7 p.m.

St. Peters Church

619 Lexington Avenue at 54th Street

New York, NY

Edited August 11, 2008 by Michael Weiss

[Dan Gould]

A TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY GRIFFIN

IN WORDS AND MUSIC

Reminiscences from fellow musicians, family and friends

Compositions of Johnny Griffin performed by Johnny's longtime rhythm section,

Michael Weiss, John Webber and Kenny Washington

SEPTEMBER 14, 2008 7 p.m.

St. Peters Church

619 Lexington Avenue at 54th Street

New York, NY

My birthday.

I'm gonna try extra hard to play some Griff ... maybe one of the CDs he recorded with Michael.

[Kalo]

Thanks for the clips, Durium.

Ditto.