Blues for Harvey

Blues for Harvey
Live album by Johnny Griffin
Released	1973
Recorded	July 4 & 5, 1973 Jazzhus Montmartre in Copenhagen, Denmark
Genre	Jazz
Length	55:53
Label	SteepleChase SCS-1004
Producer	Nils Winther
Johnny Griffin chronology
Tough Tenors Again 'n' Again (1970) Blues for Harvey (1973) Live at Music Inn (1974)

Blues for Harvey is an album by American saxophonist Johnny Griffin recorded at the Jazzhus Montmartre in 1973 and released on the SteepleChase label.^[1]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]

The AllMusic review by Ken Dryden states, "There are some exciting moments, but overall, this live record falls just a bit short of essential for hard bop fans."^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Johnny Griffin except as indicated

1. "That Party Upstairs" - 14:42
2. "Alone Again" - 8:42
3. "Sound Track Blues" - 6:13 Bonus track on CD reissue
4. "The Theme" (Traditional) - 0:26 Bonus track on CD reissue
5. "Soft and Furry" - 11:34
6. "Blues for Harvey" - 12:53
7. "Rhythm-a-Ning/The Theme" (Thelonious Monk/Traditional) - 2:36

Personnel

• Johnny Griffin – tenor saxophone
• Kenny Drew – piano
• Mads Vinding – bass
• Ed Thigpen – drums

References

1. Johnny Griffin discography accessed March 13, 2015
2. Dryden, Ken. Johnny Griffin – Blues for Harvey: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved March 13, 2015.