The Congregation is an album by American tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin, recorded in 1957 and released on the Blue Note label. It was his last recording for the label.[3] The cover art was designed by Andy Warhol and Reid Miles.[4][5]
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Studio album by Johnny Griffin | ||||
Released | March 1958[1] | |||
Recorded | October 23, 1957 | |||
Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 37:20 | |||
Label | Blue Note[2] | |||
Producer | Alfred Lion | |||
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The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 5 stars and stated: "The great tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin is heard in top form on this near-classic quartet set... It's recommended for bop collectors."[8]
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