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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]

The Congregation
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
Johnny Griffin chronology
A Blowin' Session (1957) The Congregation (1958) Johnny Griffin Sextet (1958)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[6]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[7]

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]

Track listing

All compositions by Johnny Griffin, except as indicated.

1. "The Congregation" - 6:47
2. "Latin Quarter" (John Jenkins) - 6:29
3. "I'm Glad There Is You" (Jimmy Dorsey, Paul Mertz) - 5:10
4. "Main Spring" - 6:33
5. "It's You or No One" (Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne) - 4:52
6. "I Remember You" (Johnny Mercer, Victor Schertzinger) - 7:29

Personnel

• Johnny Griffin - tenor saxophone
• Sonny Clark - piano
• Paul Chambers - bass
• Kenny Dennis - drums

References

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