Johnny Griffin
Tenor Sax Solo on
Lover Man

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Johnny Griffin's tenor sax solo is the opening of 2 solos on this recording, before Wynton Kelly's closing piano statement. Spanning one chorus of the 32-bar AABA form at a ballad tempo of 52 BPM in D, the solo runs approximately 2:36. This ballad performance serves as an essential counterweight to the album's more explosive tracks, showcasing the full range of Griffin's artistry and his ability to communicate deep emotion through his horn. Johnny Griffin was 27 to 28 years old at the time of this 1956 recording. "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" is a ballad written in 1941 by Jimmy Davis, Ram Ramirez, and James Sherman, composed specifically for Billie Holiday.

Johnny Griffin was 27 to 28 years old at the time.