NYC Underground is a live album by saxophonist Johnny Griffin which was recorded at the Village Vanguard in 1979 and released on the Galaxy label in 1981.Jazzlists: Galaxy 5100 series discography accessed October 13, 2017Galaxy Records catalog, accessed October 13, 2017Johnny Griffin catalog, accessed October 13, 2017Both Sides Now: Galaxy Album Discography, accessed October 13, 2017
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "This Johnny Griffin quartet session, recorded live at the Village Vanguard, finds the distinctive tenor in generally exciting form".
Track listing All compositions by Johnny Griffin, except where indicated. "Yours Is My Heart Alone" (Franz Lehár) – 7:33 A Few Words from Johnny Griffin... – 0:35 "Alone Again" – 11:32 "Let Me Touch It" – 9:08 "Sophisticated Lady" (Duke Ellington, Mitchell Parish, Irving Mills) – 6:20 "Rhythm-a-Ning" (Thelonious Monk) – 4:11
Personnel Johnny Griffin – tenor saxophone Ronnie Mathews – piano Ray Drummond – bass Idris Muhammad – drums
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