Lotus · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Johnny Griffin Meets Dexter Gordon
| Recorded | 1968 |
|---|---|
| Label | Lotus |
| Released | 1968 |
| Personnel | 5 credited players |
| Discogs | master 867997 |
The record
Two tenor titans trading choruses over Hampton Hawes, Jimmy Woode, and Kenny Clarke -- expat royalty convening in Europe's late-'60s jazz diaspora. Gordon's behind-the-beat lope against a faster, harder attack makes for a cutting session that stays warm even at its most combative.
Session personnel
- Jimmy Woode — bass
- Kenny Clarke — drums
- Hampton Hawes — piano
- Dexter Gordon — tenor saxophone
- Johnny Griffin — tenor saxophone
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1984 | Lotus · LOP14082 — Vinyl, LP earliest on file |
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| 1984 | Lotus — STEREO |
| 1985 | Lotus · LCS 14.082 — Cassette, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Follow the players
Jimmy Woode also plays on
Kenny Clarke also plays on
Hampton Hawes also plays on