Johnny Griffin

Johnny Griffin

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1928-04-23
Deathday: 2008-07-25 (80 years old)

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Biography

John Arnold Griffin III (April 24, 1928 – July 25, 2008) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Nicknamed "the Little Giant" for his short stature and forceful playing, Griffin's career began in the mid-1940s and continued until the month of his death. A pioneering figure in hard bop, Griffin recorded prolifically as a bandleader in addition to stints with pianist Thelonious Monk, drummer Art Blakey, in partnership with fellow tenor Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis and as a member of the Kenny Clarke/Francy Boland Big Band after he moved to Europe in the 1960s. In 1995, Griffin was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Berklee College of Music.

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Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1928-04-23

Deathday
2008-07-25 (80 years old)

Birth Name
John Arnold Griffin III

Birth Place
Chicago, United States of America

Citizenships
United States of America


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