Grantstand is an album by American jazz guitarist Grant Green featuring performances recorded in 1961 and released on the Blue Note label in 1962. Green is heard in a quartet with saxophonist Yusef Lateef, organist Jack McDuff, and drummer Al Harewood. The CD reissue released in 1987 features one bonus track from the same session.
Track listing:
All compositions by Grant Green except as indicated
“Grantstand” – 9:03
“My Funny Valentine” (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) – 9:06
“Blues in Maude’s Flat” – 15:00
“Old Folks” (Dedette Lee Hill, Willard Robison) – 4:11
“Green’s Greenery” – 5:10 [Bonus track on CD reissue]
Personnel:
Grant Green – guitar
Yusef Lateef – tenor saxophone (except track 4), flute (track 2)
Brother Jack McDuff – organ
Al Harewood – drums
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Released: April 1962
Recorded: August 1, 1961
Studio: Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs
Genre Soul jazz, jazz blues
Length: 42:30
Label: Blue Note
BST 84086
Producer: Alfred Lion
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