RIP Johnny Griffin

[Drybasement]

Tenor saxophonist and jazz legend Johnny Griffin passed away today. He was 80. Another jazz giant has left us. Long live your music Johnny.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=as05uAXrtvE8&refer=us

 

[Art K.]

Definitely a special artist. His music will be with us forever. I will tip my glass this evening to Mr. Griffin...RIP.

 

[dmax99]

Bummer, He was one of the greats.Rest in peace.

 

[Strangeband]

It's tough to lose this irreplaceable talent

 

[Mystic]

Absolutely genius tenor saxophonist, that Chicago-born lad. Johnny lived a full and productive life, but the news of his death is nonetheless saddening. :tears: R.I.P., Johnny Griffin.

 

[slow_jazz]

R.I.P. Johnny. You lived a great life....

 

[Acoustic]

RIP... sorry to hear the news. I'll spin 'A Blowin' Session' as a tribute now.