{"title":"Grant Green","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eGrant Green was one of Blue Note’s most distinctive guitarists, known for his fluid lines, bluesy touch and effortless sense of swing. From hard bop sessions to soulful organ combos and laid-back groove records, Green’s playing remains instantly recognisable and deeply influential. His vinyl catalogue includes classics like \u003cem data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eIdle Moments\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eGreen Street\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eGrantstand\u003c\/em\u003e, alongside countless sought-after sessions as both leader and sideman. Explore our curated selection of Grant Green records — timeless Blue Note gems, rare pressings and essential reissues for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"grant-green-idle-moments","title":"Grant Green - Idle Moments (2021 Blue Note Reissue LP Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"518\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eIdle Moments\u003c\/em\u003e is guitarist \u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eGrant Green’s\u003c\/strong\u003e masterpiece, recorded in 1963 and released on Blue Note in 1965. Known for its relaxed, soulful atmosphere, the album features an all-star lineup: \u003cstrong data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"388\"\u003eJoe Henderson\u003c\/strong\u003e (tenor sax), \u003cstrong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"422\"\u003eBobby Hutcherson\u003c\/strong\u003e (vibraphone), \u003cstrong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"453\"\u003eDuke Pearson\u003c\/strong\u003e (piano), \u003cstrong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"479\"\u003eBob Cranshaw\u003c\/strong\u003e (bass), and \u003cstrong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"507\"\u003eAl Harewood\u003c\/strong\u003e (drums).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eThe title track is a 15-minute odyssey of understated beauty — one of the most celebrated performances in the Blue Note catalogue. Henderson’s lyrical tenor, Hutcherson’s shimmering vibes, and Pearson’s tasteful comping perfectly complement Green’s warm, fluid guitar tone. Shorter pieces like \u003cem data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eJean de Fleur\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eNomad\u003c\/em\u003e add swing and drive, balancing the album’s meditative mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eElegant, atmospheric, and endlessly replayable, \u003cem data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eIdle Moments\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect introduction to Grant Green and one of the finest Blue Note albums ever recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Note","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42461521575995,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3203\/3339\/files\/602435799100.jpg?v=1757901058"},{"product_id":"grant-green-feelin-the-spirit-1979-japanese-blue-note-masterpiece-selection-lp","title":"Grant Green - Feelin' The Spirit (1979 Japanese Blue Note Masterpiece Selection LP)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinyl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: NM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSleeve\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: NM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObi:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur grading system explained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dpbg4u-d1.myshopify.com\/pages\/secondhand-grading-guide\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehere\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto is of the actual item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrant Green - \u003cem\u003eFeelin' The Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVinyl LP - 1979 Japanese Blue Note Masterpiece Selection 150 Stereo Reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique spiritual jazz concept\u003c\/strong\u003e - Grant Green transforms African-American spirituals into soul-jazz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic quartet with young Herbie Hancock\u003c\/strong\u003e - Billy Higgins, Butch Warren complete legendary lineup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Blue Note Masterpiece Selection 150\u003c\/strong\u003e - prestigious 1979 King Records pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitarist Grant Green's 1962 Blue Note session presents a unique concept: reimagining traditional African-American spirituals as hard bop and soul-jazz instrumentals. Recorded on 21 December 1962 at Rudy Van Gelder's Englewood Cliffs studio with a quartet featuring 22-year-old pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Butch Warren, drummer Billy Higgins, and tambourine player Garvin Masseaux, the album transforms \"Just A Closer Walk With Thee\", \"Joshua Fit De Battle Ob Jericho\", \"Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen\", \"Go Down Moses\", and \"Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child\" into swinging jazz statements. Released in Japan in 1979 as part of Blue Note's Masterpiece Selection 150 series and manufactured by King Record Co. Ltd., this stereo pressing captures Green's bluesy single-note lines meeting the spiritual power of material rooted in slavery and emancipation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen's guitar approach, influenced by Charlie Christian and rooted in blues tradition, proves ideal for this material. His single-note melodic lines state the familiar melodies before developing them through improvisation, his phrasing maintaining connection to the spirituals' emotional core while transforming them into modern jazz. Hancock's piano work, recorded early in his Blue Note tenure (before joining Miles Davis' quintet), demonstrates the harmonic sophistication and blues feeling that would characterize his career. Warren's bass and Higgins' drums provide foundation that swings effortlessly, while Masseaux's tambourine on selected tracks adds rhythmic colour suggesting gospel church services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album's conceptual strength lies in Green's respectful yet transformative approach to sacred material. Rather than merely using spirituals as jazz vehicles, he honours their spiritual dimension while demonstrating their musical sophistication and emotional power. The five tracks span approximately 36 minutes, each spiritual receiving patient development that respects the source material's gravity. Van Gelder's recording captures Green's warm guitar tone and the quartet's interaction with characteristic clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Note","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43226596409403,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3203\/3339\/files\/IMG_6148.jpg?v=1771587682"}],"url":"https:\/\/lushliferecords.com.au\/collections\/grant-green.oembed","provider":"Lush Life Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}