Grant Green was a distinguished American jazz guitarist and composer, revered for his unique tone and the fluidity of his playing. Born on June 6, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri, Green's initial exposure to music came from his father, who was a gospel musician, providing a foundation that would blend beautifully with his burgeoning jazz and soul sensibilities. Green's career took off in the early 1960s when he signed with the legendary Blue Note Records, through which he became a staple figure, amassing a rich catalog that ventured through hard bop, soul jazz, and even dabbled into the realms of funk and Latin influences.

Throughout his prolific career, Green recorded as both a leader and a sideman with numerous jazz greats, such as Sonny Clark, Hank Mobley, and Herbie Hancock. With an extensive discography, Grant Green's work is characterised by a signature sound that's both buoyant and precise, a sound that influenced numerous guitarists across various music genres. Notable albums like "The Latin Bit" and "Feelin' The Spirit" demonstrate Green's ability to explore and integrate diverse genres into his music, and live recordings like "Slick! (Live at Oil Can Harry's)" capture the raw energy and spontaneity of his performances. Grant Green passed away prematurely at the age of 43 on January 31, 1979, but his legacy lives on, echoed in the timeless quality and continued appreciation of his recordings.

Genres

Jazz

Jazz Funk

Jazz Guitar

Related Artists

George Benson

Wes Montgomery

Kenny Burrell

Herbie Hancock

Pat Martino

Jimmy Smith

Jim Hall

Lee Morgan

Lou Donaldson

Stanley Turrentine

John Coltrane

Chet Baker

Latest Release

Slick! (Live at Oil Can Harry's)

Grant Green

Single - Released May 25, 2018