In September 1960, “Riverside” label released “The Big Soul-Band”, the debut Johnny Griffin Orchestra album (the eight Johnny Griffin album overall). It was recorded May – June 1960, at “Plaza Sound Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Orin Keepnews.
Personnel:
- Johnny Griffin – tenor saxophone
- Pat Patrick – alto sax
- Frank Strozier – alto sax
- Edwin Williams – tenor sax
- Charles Davis – baritone sax
- Clark Terry, Bob Bryant – trumpet
- Julian Priester, Matthew Gee – trombone
- Harold Mabern – piano
- Bobby Timmons – piano, celeste
- Bob Cranshaw – bass
- Victor Sproles – bass
- Charlie Persip – drums
- Norman Simmons – arrangements
- Ray Fowler – engineer
- Jack Matthews – mastering
- Ken Deardoff – design
- Orrin Keepnews – liner notes
Track listing:
- Wade in the Water – traditional
- Panic Room Blues – Norman Simmons
- Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen – traditional
- Meditation – Norman Simmons
- Holla – Norman Simmons
- So Tired – Bobby Timmons
- Deep River – traditional
- Jubilation – Junior Mance
