In May 1958, “Riverside” label released “Johnny Griffin Sextet”, the fifth Johnny Griffin album. It was recorded in February 1958, in New York City, and was produced by Orrin Keepnews.

Personnel:

• Johnny Griffin — tenor saxophone
• Pepper Adams – baritone saxophone
• Donald Byrd – trumpet
• Kenny Drew — piano
• Wilbur Ware — bass
• Philly Joe Jones — drums

Track listing:

1. Stix’ Trix – Wilbur Campbell
2. What’s New? – Johnny Burke, Bob Haggart
3. Woody ‘n’ You – Dizzy Gillespie
4. Johnny G.G. – John Hines
5. Catharsis – Johnny Griffin