In December 1959, “Riverside” label released “The Little Giant”, the seventh Johnny Griffin album. It was recorded in August 1959, at “Reeves Sound Studio” in New York City, and was produced by Orrin Keepnews.

Personnel:

• Johnny Griffin – tenor saxophone
• Blue Mitchell – trumpet
• Julian Priester – trombone
• Wynton Kelly – piano
• Sam Jones – bass
• Albert “Tootie” Heath – drums
• Jack Higgins – engineer
• Jack Matthews – mastering
• Paul Bacon – cover
• Charles Stewart – cover
• Lawrence N. Shustak – photography

Track listing:

1. Olive Refractions – Norman Simmons
2. The Message – Norman Simmons
3. Lonely One – Babs Gonzales
4. 63rd Street Theme – Johnny Griffin
5. Playmates – Saxie Dowell
6. Venus and the Moon – Norman Simmons