Artist page · 04/07/2026

Grant Green

St. LouisBorn in 1935Blues14 vinyl albums
Grant Green (1935–1979) was an American jazz guitarist from St. Louis known for his direct, blues-infused style. Active mainly in the 1960s and 70s, he recorded seminal albums for Blue Note and blended soul, funk, and hard bop.
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About

Over 900 releases, including key albums from the 60s and 70s — original Blue Note LP pressings prized.

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, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Funk In France: From Paris To Antibes (1969-1970)Resonance Records · 2018
2018
Funk In France: From Paris To Antibes (1969-1970)
Vinyl, LP, Album, Record Store Day, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, R
Studio
Slick! - Live at Oil Can Harry’sResonance Records · 2018
2018
Slick! - Live at Oil Can Harry’s
Vinyl, LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered
Live
Live At Club MozambiqueBlue Note · 2006
2006
Live At Club Mozambique
CD, Album, Mono
Live
First SessionBlue Note · 2001
2001
First Session
CD, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered
Studio
Blues For LouBlue Note · 1999
1999
Blues For Lou
CD, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
Studio
Born To Be BlueBlue Note · 1985
1985
Born To Be Blue
Vinyl, LP, Album, Remastered
Studio
RememberingBlue Note · 1980
1980
Remembering
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition
Studio
NigeriaBlue Note · 1980
1980
Nigeria
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
OleoBlue Note · 1980
1980
Oleo
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
Studio
MatadorBlue Note · 1979
1979
Matador
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
Studio
Gooden's CornerBlue Note · 1979
1979
Gooden's Corner
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition
Studio
SolidBlue Note · 1979
1979
Solid
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
EasyVersatile · 1978
1978
Easy
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
The Main AttractionKudu · 1976
1976
The Main Attraction
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Shades Of GreenBlue Note · 1972
1972
Shades Of Green
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Live At The LighthouseBlue Note · 1972
1972
Live At The Lighthouse
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Live
The Final Comedown - Original Motion Picture SoundtrackBlue Note · 1972
1972
The Final Comedown - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Iron City!Cobblestone · 1972
1972
Iron City!
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Alive!Blue Note · 1971
1971
Alive!
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
VisionsBlue Note · 1971
1971
Visions
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Carryin' OnBlue Note · 1970
1970
Carryin' On
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Green Is BeautifulBlue Note · 1970
1970
Green Is Beautiful
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Goin' WestBlue Note · 1969
1969
Goin' West
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Street Of DreamsBlue Note · 1967
1967
Street Of Dreams
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
I Want To Hold Your HandBlue Note · 1966
1966
I Want To Hold Your Hand
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Talkin' About!Blue Note · 1965
1965
Talkin' About!
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Idle MomentsBlue Note · 1965
1965
Idle Moments
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
His Majesty King FunkVerve Records · 1965
1965
His Majesty King Funk
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Am I BlueBlue Note · 1964
1964
Am I Blue
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
The Latin BitBlue Note · 1963
1963
The Latin Bit
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Feelin' The SpiritBlue Note · 1963
1963
Feelin' The Spirit
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
GrantstandBlue Note · 1962
1962
Grantstand
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Sunday Mornin'Blue Note · 1962
1962
Sunday Mornin'
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
The ModeJazzland · 1962
1962
The Mode
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
ImagesJazzland · 1962
1962
Images
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Green StreetBlue Note · 1961
1961
Green Street
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Grant's First StandBlue Note · 1961
1961
Grant's First Stand
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Grant Green's career.

01
maybe tomorrow
maybe tomorrow
Visions · 1971
02
Django - Rudy Van Gelder Edition / Remastered 1999
·
03
Idle Moments
·
04
The Final Comedown
·
05
We've Only Just Begun
We've Only Just Begun
Visions · 1971
06
Cantaloupe Woman
Cantaloupe Woman
Visions · 1971
07
Ain't It Funky Now
·
08
Django - 1999 Digital Remaster
·

The essentials

The 3 Grant Green albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 1985
LP, Album, Remastered
Born To Be Blue

This 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
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#2 · 1980
LP, Album, Limited Edition
Remembering

Limited edition Blue Note album from 1980 including six tracks of jazz standards interpreted through Green's soulful guitar.

6 tracksLimited EditionBlue Note labelLP format
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#3 · 1979
LP, Album, Stereo
Solid

1979 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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Artists similar to Grant Green

Artists who share part of Grant Green's musical DNA.

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Wes Montgomery
Wes Montgomery
Pat Martino
Lee Morgan
Lee Morgan
Lou Donaldson
Hank Mobley
Hank Mobley
Joe Pass
Jim Hall

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Grant Green

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

He played blues with admirable feeling and opened the door to soul jazz guitar in the 1960s.
— Jazz critique
01Award

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.

1962New York
02Label

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.

1960s-1970sNew York
03Studio Album

"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.

1985US
04Recording

"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.

1976Netherlands

Records by Grant Green

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Solid - Front Cover

Solid

Grant Green
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
UNIVERSAL MUSIC
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Green Grant / Green Street - Front Cover

Green Grant / Green Street

Grant Green
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
Intermusic
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Gooden's Corner + 1 Bonus Track (Limited Edition) - Front Cover

Gooden's Corner + 1 Bonus Track (Limited Edition)

Grant Green
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
Intermusic
From $80.58 1 offer
Visions - Front Cover

Visions

Grant Green
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
BLUE NOTE
From $30.87 1 offer
GREEN STREET (COLORED VINYL) - Front Cover GREEN STREET (COLORED VINYL) - Back Cover

GREEN STREET (COLORED VINYL)

Grant Green
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
#N/A
From $22.99 1 offer
Idle Moments - Front Cover

Idle Moments

Grant Green
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
BLUE NOTE
From $30.98 2 offers
Remembering - Front Cover

Remembering

Grant Green
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
Intermusic
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Idle Moments - Front Cover

Idle Moments

Grant Green
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
Pain
From $29.98 1 offer
Born To Be Blue - Front Cover

Born To Be Blue

Grant Green
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
Intermusic
From $24.99 2 offers
Feelin' The Spirit - Front Cover

Feelin' The Spirit

Grant Green
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
Pain
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GREEN STREET - Front Cover

GREEN STREET

Grant Green
Bebop Jazz/Blues
Jazz Pictures
From $27.81 1 offer
GRANT S FIRST STAND - Front Cover

GRANT S FIRST STAND

Grant Green
Bebop Jazz/Blues
Jazz Pictures
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Green Grant Quartet / Oleo - Front Cover

Green Grant Quartet / Oleo

Grant Green
Blues Jazz/Blues
Intermusic
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Green Grant / Born to Be Blue - Front Cover

Green Grant / Born to Be Blue

Sonny Clark
Blues Jazz/Blues
Intermusic
From $24.99 1 offer
The Main Attraction - Front Cover

The Main Attraction

Grant Green
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
SCORPIO
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Iron City - Front Cover

Iron City

Grant Green
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
SCORPIO
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Green Blues - Front Cover

Green Blues

Grant Green
Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz/Blues
SCORPIO
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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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Last updated: 04/07/2026