Grant Green Jr.
Gregory Green, known professionally as Grant Green Jr., is a jazz guitarist and the eldest son of jazz guitarist Grant Green. He is a member of the group Masters of Groove with Bernard Purdie and Reuben Wilson.[1] Born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 4, 1955, Green Jr. began playing guitar at the age of fourteen.[citation needed] In 1969 he moved to Detroit with his father, who died ten years later. His neighbors included Stevie Wonder's parents, Marvin Gaye, and members of the Four Tops.[citation needed] He has worked with Richard "Groove" Holmes, Leon Thomas, Jimmy McGriff, Lou Donaldson, and Lonnie Smith.[citation needed]
Discography
[edit]As leader
[edit]- Back to the Groove (Paddle Wheel, 1997)
- Jungle Strut (Venus, 1997 [1998])
- Introducing G.G. (Jazzateria, 2002)[2][3]
- Thank You Mr. Bacharach (ZMI Records, 2022)
- Thank You Mr. Bacharach Vol 1 and 2 (ZMI Records, 2023)
With Bernard Purdie and Reuben Wilson
- The Masters of Groove - Meet Dr. No (Jazzateria, 2001)
- The Masters of Groove - Meet DJ-9 (Jazzateria, 2006)
- The Godfathers of Groove (18th & Vine, 2007) [note: originally released as The Masters of Groove]
- The Godfathers of Groove 3 (18th & Vine, 2009)
As sideman
[edit]With Reuben Wilson
- Organ Blues (Jazzateria, 2002)
- Movin' On (Savant, 2006)
References
[edit]- ^ Ratliff, Ben (14 December 2002). "JAZZ REVIEW; Lollipop and Lots of Syrup". The New York Times. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
The first half was given over to Masters of Groove, a recently formed band with Reuben Wilson on organ, Grant Green Jr. on guitar and Mr. Purdie on drums. They gave a middling, cheery performance; Mr. Green, who plays nice George Benson-style guitar and also sings in a husky and not-quite-committed manner, takes prominence in the trio.
- ^ Lazar, Joe (3 September 2002). "Grant Green, Jr.: Introducing G.G." All About Jazz. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- ^ "Grant Green, Jr. | Album Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
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