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AAA 100% Analogue This LP was Remastered using Pure Analogue Components Only from the Master Tapes through to the Cutting Head

Analogue Productions - AJAZ 9420 - 180 Gram Virgin Vinyl

AAA 100% Analogue , 1,000 Numbered Limited Edition

Mastered By Steve Hoffman & Kevin Gray at AcousTech Mastering

Riverside RLP 9420   - Pressed at RTI

 I would characterize the tonal balance as 'neutrally' near-perfect; though I would have welcomed a 'smidgen' of added warmth and a fraction of shelf lift at the very top, being extremely demanding. That said, this remains one of my all time references for saxophone veracity. The pairing of engineers Steve Hoffman and Kevin Gray on the cutting-lathe for this double-45 rpm reissue, elevates even more so the very high sound standard that Riverside held around that music period.Tone Audio

I would characterize the tonal balance as 'neutrally' near-perfect; though I would have welcomed a 'smidgen' of added warmth and a fraction of shelf lift at the very top, being extremely demanding. That said, this remains one of my all time references for saxophone veracity. The pairing of engineers Steve Hoffman and Kevin Gray on the cutting-lathe for this double-45 rpm reissue, elevates even more so the very high sound standard that Riverside held around that music period.-Soundav

A musician with a penchant for variety and surprise, Johnny Griffin has provided plenty of both through his long career. This 1961 quartet album found the master tenor saxophonist exploring the possibilities in four familiar folk songs, three original compositions and the standard song, “Hush-a-Bye,” based on a classical piece. To all of them Griffin applied his magisterial tone, vital imagination and ability to extract the greatest meaning from any harmonic structure. 

His companions in the adventure were Barry Harris, who was virtually the Riverside Records house pianist during this period;Ron Carter, a bassist of steadily increasing importance; and Ben Riley, then working with Sonny Rollins and soon to become Thelonious Monk’s drummer. It is unlikely that any group of Scottish singers ever performed “Green Grow the Rushes” with energy like Griffin’s. 

Bass – Ron Carter
Drums – Ben Riley
Mastered By – Kevin Gray, Steve Hoffman
Piano – Barry Harris (2)
Producer – Orrin Keepnews

Johnny Griffin The Kerry Dancers And Other Swinging Folk

1.  The Kerry Dancers
2.  Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair
3.  Green Grow The Rushes
4.  The Londonderry Air
5.  24 1/2 Daze
6.  Oh, Now I See
7.  Hush-A-Bye
8.  Ballad for Monsieur