Johnny Griffin
Name:
Johnny Griffin
Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Griffin
Wikipedia Summary:
Johnny Griffin was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Known as the "Little Giant" for his short stature and powerful playing, Griffin was a master of hard bop and bebop styles.
Born:
1928
Died:
2008
Url1:
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/johnny-griffin-mn0000204583
Notes:
Johnny Griffin's connection to Middle Eastern themes in music was not a significant aspect of his career. His work primarily focused on hard bop and bebop jazz styles. Griffin's powerful and virtuosic playing style was deeply rooted in the African American jazz tradition. While he may have occasionally incorporated modal elements or rhythmic patterns that could share some similarities with Middle Eastern music, any such influences would likely have been subtle and integrated into his overall jazz style rather than being an explicit focus.