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Released
  
1973

Length
  
55:53

Artist
  
Johnny Griffin

Label
  
SteepleChase Records

Recorded
  
July 4–5, 1973

Producer
  
Nils Winther

Release date
  
1973

Genre
  
Jazz

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Venue
  
Jazzhus Montmartre in Copenhagen, Denmark

Blues for Harvey (1973)
  
Live at Music Inn (1974)

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Blues for Harvey is an album by American saxophonist Johnny Griffin recorded at the Jazzhus Montmartre in 1973 and released on the SteepleChase label.

Contents

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Reception

The AllMusic review by Ken Dryden states, "There are some exciting moments, but overall, this live record falls just a bit short of essential for hard bop fans."

Track listing

All compositions by Johnny Griffin except where noted.

  1. "That Party Upstairs" - 14:42
  2. "Alone Again" - 8:42
  3. "Sound Track Blues" - 6:13 Bonus track on CD reissue
  4. "The Theme" (Traditional) - 0:26 Bonus track on CD reissue
  5. "Soft and Furry" - 11:34
  6. "Blues for Harvey" - 12:53
  7. "Rhythm-a-Ning/The Theme" (Thelonious Monk/Traditional) - 2:36

Personnel

  • Johnny Griffin – tenor saxophone
  • Kenny Drew – piano
  • Mads Vinding – bass
  • Ed Thigpen – drums

    • Songs

    1That Party Upstairs14:32
    2Alone Again8:33
    3Soft and Furry10:23

    References

    Blues for Harvey Wikipedia
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