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For the album by Leprous, see The Congregation (Leprous album).
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The Congregation is an album by American tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin recorded in 1957 and released on the Blue Note label. It would be his last work for the label. [2] The cover art was designed by Andy Warhol.[3]

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 5 stars and stated "The great tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin is heard in top form on this near-classic quartet set... It's recommended for bop collectors".[4]

Professional ratings
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Allmusic[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Johnny Griffin except as indicated
  1. "The Congregation" - 6:47
  2. "Latin Quarter" (John Jenkins) - 6:29
  3. "I'm Glad There Is You" (Jimmy Dorsey, Paul Mertz) - 5:10
  4. "Main Spring" - 6:33
  5. "It's You or No One" (Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne) - 4:52
  6. "I Remember You" (Johnny Mercer, Victor Schertzinger) - 7:29

Personnel

References

  1. ^ Billboard Mar 3, 1958
  2. ^ Johnny Griffin discography accessed October 21, 2010
  3. ^ The Early Jazz Album Covers of Andy Warhol, accessed November 17, 2015
  4. ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed October 21, 2010
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