Johnny Griffin: Foot Patting (Youngblood 1970)

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Originally released in 68 as "Lady Heavy Bottom's Waltz" on Vogue. A great LP featuring – Johnny Griffin, Benny Bailey, Ake Persson, Sahib Shihab, Francy Boland, Jimmy Woode, Kenny Clare, Kenny Clarke. Highly VG+ friendly with several Mod / Soul Jazz cuts and several boppy numbers. Known widely for the dance-floor track "Turks Bolero" featuring Johnny blowing grooved fire backed up by an uptempo beat.

"Turk's Bolero"

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