Johnny Griffin Tribute

My memories of Johnny Griffin were a contribution and gift from my parents who played jazz from sun-up to sundown in our home. Johnny Griffin was one of the jazz icons that my father loved, being a jazz saxophonist, too. My mother, a jazz aficionado and collecter of great jazz music, introduced us to the legends of jazz. So to remember Johnny, I shall pay a special tribute to him on 8/2/08 on WSSD 88.1 FM in Chicago. I will play his music every hour for six hours paying homage to a great saxophonist. Johnny, the Jazz Pacemaker will remember you for the jazz contributions you made to jazz. Thanks for the CD 'Johnny Griffin and Eddie Lockjaw at Hintons's' - By far one of the best and my favorite.
You knew your music and had an awesome sound of your own. Now join your comrades in your place in the jazz band in the sky. We love you Johnny.

Marsha Noble, The Jazz Pacemaker - Chicago Jazz .Magazine