Grant's First Stand


Grant's First Stand is the debut album by American jazz guitarist Grant Green featuring performances by Green recorded and released on the Blue [Note Records|Blue Note] label in 1961. He is featured in a trio with organist Baby Face Willette and drummer Ben [Dixon (musician)|Ben Dixon]. Earlier recordings made by Green for Blue Note were released as First Session in 2001.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Steve Huey awarded the album 4½ stars and stated: "Grant's First Stand still ranks as one of his greatest pure soul-jazz outings, a set of killer grooves laid down by a hard-swinging organ trio."

Track listing

  1. "Miss Ann's Tempo" – 5:38
  2. "Lullaby of the Leaves" – 7:41
  3. "Blues for Willarene" – 7:08
  4. "Baby's Minor Lope" – 7:19
  5. "'Tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do" – 4:26
  6. "A Wee Bit O'Green" – 7:49

Personnel