Artist profile · 04/07/2026
Grant Green
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About
Grant Green, Jazz's soulful guitar voice from St. Louis to Blue Note classics.
Born June 6, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri, Grant Green began guitar at 13, gaining experience in local R&B and jazz ensembles before moving to New York around 1960. Signed by Blue Note Records, he soon became a central figure in jazz guitar, recording extensively as leader and sideman. His style combines cool jazz, hard bop, soul jazz, and funk influences.
Green collaborated with musicians like Lou Donaldson, Jimmy Smith, Lee Morgan, and Herbie Hancock. He received the Down Beat New Star Award in 1962. His prolific catalog includes studio albums revered among collectors, with original Blue Note pressings highly regarded for audio quality and value on vinyl markets worldwide.
Discography
Grant Green discography
Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.
Reaching Out
Grant Green
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Sunday Mornin’
Grant Green
- Vinyl 4
- CD 4
- Cassette
Am I Blue
Grant Green
- Vinyl 2
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
Talkin’ About
Grant Green
- Vinyl 5
- CD 4
- Cassette
Goin’ West
Grant Green
- Vinyl 1
- CD 3
- Cassette
Alive!
Grant Green
- Vinyl 2
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
Carryin’ On
Grant Green
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Green Is Beautiful
Grant Green
- Vinyl 3
- CD 3
- Cassette
Live at the Lighthouse
Grant Green
- Vinyl 1
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
Shades of Green
Grant Green
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette
Easy
Grant Green
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Matador
Grant Green
- Vinyl 4
- CD 3
- Cassette
Nigeria
Grant Green
- Vinyl 3
- CD 3
- Cassette
Oleo
Grant Green
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Remembering
Grant Green
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Blues For Lou
Grant Green
- Vinyl
- CD 2
- Cassette
First Session
Grant Green
- Vinyl
- CD 2
- Cassette
The Holy Barbarian, St. Louis, 1959
Grant Green
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Anthology
Grant Green
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Funk in France: From Paris to Antibes (1969–1970)
Grant Green
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
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Signature songs
- 01
maybe tomorrowVisions · 1971 - 02Django - Rudy Van Gelder Edition / Remastered 1999
- 03Idle Moments
- 04The Final Comedown
- 05We've Only Just BegunVisions · 1971
- 06Cantaloupe WomanVisions · 1971
- 07Ain't It Funky Now
- 08Django - 1999 Digital Remaster
Essentials
3 Grant Green albums you need to own
Our picks, approved by the editors.
#1 · 1985This remastered 1985 Blue Note album features six tracks blending bop and cool jazz, showcasing Green's smooth yet vigorous guitar tone.
6 tracksRemasteredBlue Note labelLP format
#2 · 1980Limited edition Blue Note album from 1980 including six tracks of jazz standards interpreted through Green's soulful guitar.
6 tracksLimited EditionBlue Note labelLP format
#3 · 19791979 Blue Note album presenting hard bop performances with five tracks, highlighting Green's mature playing in stereo sound.
5 tracksHard Bop styleBlue Note labelStereo LP
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B-side
B-side: the hidden stories of Grant Green
Studio secrets, tour stories and B-sides worth the whole album.
Down Beat New Star Award
In 1962, Grant Green won the Down Beat New Star Award, cementing his reputation in the jazz world shortly after joining Blue Note Records.
Blue Note Tenure
Grant Green became a prolific staff guitarist for Blue Note, recording over 900 releases and collaborating with Lee Morgan, Jimmy Smith, and Stanley Turrentine.
"Born To Be Blue" Remaster
"Born To Be Blue" was remastered and released in 1985 on Blue Note. The album features six tracks blending bop and cool jazz, prized by collectors for its sound quality.
He played blues with admirable feeling and opened the door to soul jazz guitar in the 1960s.— Jazz critique
"The Main Attraction" album
"The Main Attraction" was released in 1976 on the Kudu label, blending hard bop and jazz-funk in three tracks featuring Green's guitar work.
Grant Green vinyl discography
See allNew New His Majesty King Funk
Grant Green
Jazz Rock / Fusion / FunkJazz/Blues
2026-09-25UNIVERSAL MUSICFrom$53.51
1 offerGooden's Corner + 1 Bonus Track (Limited Edition)
Grant Green
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2025-03-07IntermusicFrom$80.58
1 offerGREEN STREET (COLORED VINYL)
Grant Green
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2024-11-15#N/AFrom$22.99
1 offerLive At Club Mozambique Vinyle Vert Opaque
Grant Green
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2023-11-01BLUE NOTE
Grant Green CDs
See allI Want To Hold Your Hand Édition Limitée Exclusivité Fnac
Grant Green
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2025-05-01From$25.00
1 offerGreen Street Édition Limitée Exclusivité Fnac
Grant Green
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
2025-05-01From$29.09
1 offerFunk in France, from Paris to Antibes (1969-1970)
Grant Green
Jazz/Blues
2021-04-02RESONANCE RECORDSFrom$21.85
1 offerIdle moments - Nouvelle édition
Grant Green
Jazz contemporain / CoolJazz/Blues
1999-06-01BLUE NOTEFrom$7.99
1 offer
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FAQ
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Who was Grant Green and where was he from?
Grant Green was an American jazz guitarist born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1935. He became known for his soulful and bluesy style within jazz.
What are some essential Grant Green vinyl albums to collect?
Important vinyls include "Born To Be Blue" (1985 remaster), "Remembering" (1980 limited edition), and "Solid" (1979 stereo LP).
What genres best describe Grant Green's music?
His music spans jazz, blues-inflected soul jazz, hard bop, funk, and cool jazz.
Which record label was Grant Green primarily associated with?
Grant Green was mainly signed to Blue Note Records, known for a rich catalog of jazz recordings.
Are original Blue Note LP pressings of Grant Green's albums valuable on vinyl markets?
Yes, original Blue Note pressings, especially from the 1960s and early 70s, are prized by collectors for sound quality and rarity.
Where in France can I find Grant Green's vinyl releases?
Grant Green vinyl albums can be found in specialist jazz record shops across major French cities including Paris and Lyon, as well as online comparators.
What instruments did Grant Green play besides guitar?
Grant Green was primarily a guitarist and did not prominently record with other instruments.
How has Grant Green influenced modern jazz guitar playing?
He opened the door to soulful jazz guitar playing in the 1960s, inspiring many to explore blues-based and funk-influenced jazz styles.
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- Discography data from MusicBrainz (dates, country, active years).
- Tracklists, covers and genres from Discogs Masters.
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