Grant's First Stand
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Grant's First Stand is the debut album by American jazz guitarist Grant Green featuring performances by Green recorded and released on the Blue Note label in 1961.[2] Earlier recordings made by Green for Blue Note were released as First Session in 2001.
Reception
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| Allmusic |   [3] |
The Allmusic review by Steve Huey awarded the album 4½ stars and stated "Grant's First Stand still ranks as one of his greatest pure soul-jazz outings, a set of killer grooves laid down by a hard-swinging organ trio".[3]
Track listing
- All compositions by Grant Green except as indicated
- "Miss Ann's Tempo" – 5:38
- "Lullaby of the Leaves" (Bernice Petkere, Joe Young) – 7:41
- "Blues for Willareen" – 7:08
- "Baby's Minor Lope" (Baby Face Willette) – 7:19
- "'Tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do" (Porter Grainger) – 4:26
- "A Wee Bit O'Green" – 7:49
Personnel
- Grant Green – guitar
- Baby Face Willette – organ
- Ben Dixon – drums
References
- ^ Billboard May 15, 1961
- ^ Grant Green discography accessed September 14, 2010
- ^ a b Huey, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 14, 2010
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