Return of the Griffin is an album by saxophonist Johnny Griffin which was recorded in 1978 and released on the Galaxy label in the following year.[1][2][3][4]

Return of the Griffin
Studio album by Johnny Griffin
Released	1979
Recorded	October 17, 1978
Studio	Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA
Genre	Jazz
Length	39:40
Label	Galaxy GXY-5117
Producer	Orrin Keepnews
Johnny Griffin chronology
Sincerely Ours (1978) Return of the Griffin (1979) Bush Dance (1978)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[5]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[6]

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Johnny Griffin recorded this studio album during his first visit to the United States in 15 years. ... Long one of the underrated masters, Johnny Griffin is heard at the peak of his powers on this modern bop session".[5]

Track listing

All compositions by Johnny Griffin except s indicated.

1. "Autumn Leaves" (Joseph Kosma, Johnny Mercer, Jacques Prévert) – 5:36
2. "When We Were One" – 7:42
3. "A Monk's Dream" – 6:18
4. "The Way It Is" – 5:09
5. "Fifty-Six" – 9:29
6. "I Should Care" (Axel Stordahl, Paul Weston, Sammy Cahn) – 5:26

Personnel

• Johnny Griffin – tenor saxophone
• Ronnie Mathews – piano
• Ray Drummond – bass
• Keith Copeland – drums

References