Name: Grant's First Stand
Brand: Grant Green

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

7745061

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Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-06-21

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0602577450617

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Grant Green

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

Blue Note

Blue Note is a record label that has made a significant impact in the jazz genre. Founded in 1939 by Alfred Lion and Max Margulis, Blue Note focused on traditional jazz and swing recordings, producing timeless classics. In the 1950s, it became one of the first labels to feature bop musicians. After being acquired by *Universal Music Group* in 1965, Blue Note expanded its repertoire to include more commercially-oriented music like jazz-fusion. Throughout the years, Blue Note underwent various changes in ownership and reissue programs but continued to release new recordings and previously unreleased material.

In 1982, Blue Note catalog reissues began appearing on *United Artists Records*, which was owned by Michael Cuscuna who oversaw the UA-era reissue program. The label was later relaunched as part of *Capitol-EMI's* subsidiary *Manhattan Records* in 1985. It was during this time that Blue Note released key albums from its history and introduced previously unissued material.

In 1989, Blue Note became the division under which all of Capitol-EMI's jazz activities were organized. However, two years later, *Manhattan Records* was revived for smooth jazz and pop-jazz releases while Blue Note continued to thrive as a prominent label within Capitol-EMI's roster.

Grant Green was an American jazz guitarist and composer. He was born on 6 June 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA and passed away on 31 January 1979 in New York, New York, USA at the age of 43.
Green is renowned for his unique style and innovative approach to jazz guitar. His smooth playing and soulful sound captivated audiences worldwide. With a career spanning several decades, he released numerous albums that showcased his virtuosity and creativity.
Throughout his life, Grant Green collaborated with many notable musicians including Lee Morgan, Herbie Hancock, and McCoy Tyner. His contributions to the jazz genre continue to inspire aspiring musicians today.

The guitarist’s acclaimed 1961 debut. Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, on 28th January 1961. Featuring Baby Face Willette (organ) and Ben Dixon (drums). A smouldering soul-jazz / organ trio classic. Featuring three Green originals (Miss Ann’s Tempo, Blues For Willarene, A Wee Bit O’ Green), one Willette tune (Baby’s Minor Lope) and two standards (Ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do, Lullaby Of The Leaves). Cover photographed by Francis Wolff and designed by Reid Miles. The first of Green’s 30 Blue Note solo albums and over 30 appearances as a sideman.

Grant's First Stand

Music GB