This is my first Grant Green album. The guitar has never been a favourite instrument for me in jazz. I’ve been enjoying it, but I haven’t focused on guitarists per se when I’ve been exploring jazz. I’ve come to really dig the guitar though more and more, and Grant Green has been a great reason to put on some good jazz guitar. I’ve been exploring some of his output and there are some lovely albums to enjoy. “Grantstand” is one of them.
This album also features the organ which is another instrument that I haven’t listen to much until I started to explore Larry Young a bit and also some of Baby Face Willette and his performance on Green’s debut album. On this album the organist is Jack McDuff who provides some nice sounds. The organ creates a special layer and foundation to the music for sure. I dig it. The rest of the group consists of the great Yusef Lateef on tenor sax and flute and Al Harewood on drums.
Been after some other Grant Green albums for a while, such as “Green Street”, “Feelin’ The Spirit” and “Grant’s First Stand”. Had some opportunities to acquire all of them at different points during last year but didn’t pull the trigger. Let’s see if another one of Grant’s titles make it onto my shelves. I guess it’s just a matter of time.
Do you have a favourite Grant Green album? Please share.
Enjoy your collections folks and stay tuned for more original vintage jazz vinyl. Cheers!