NYC Underground explained

NYC Underground
Type:	Live album
Artist:	Johnny Griffin
Cover:	NYC Underground.jpg
Released:	1981
Recorded:	July 6–7, 1979
Venue:	Village Vanguard, NYC
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Galaxy
Producer:	Johnny Griffin, Orrin Keepnews
Chronology:	Johnny Griffin
Prev Title:	Bush Dance
Prev Year:	1978
Next Title:	To the Ladies
Next Year:	1978

NYC Underground is a live album by saxophonist Johnny Griffin which was recorded at the Village Vanguard in 1979 and released on the Galaxy label in 1981.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "This Johnny Griffin quartet session, recorded live at the Village Vanguard, finds the distinctive tenor in generally exciting form".

Track listing

All compositions by Johnny Griffin, except where indicated.

1. "Yours Is My Heart Alone" (Franz Lehár) – 7:33
2. A Few Words from Johnny Griffin... – 0:35
3. "Alone Again" – 11:32
4. "Let Me Touch It" – 9:08
5. "Sophisticated Lady" (Duke Ellington, Mitchell Parish, Irving Mills) – 6:20
6. "Rhythm-a-Ning" (Thelonious Monk) – 4:11

Personnel

• Johnny Griffin – tenor saxophone
• Ronnie Mathews – piano
• Ray Drummond – bass
• Idris Muhammad – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Galaxy.htm Jazzlists: Galaxy 5100 series discography
2. https://www.jazzdisco.org/fantasy-records/galaxy-records-catalog-5100-series/#gxy-5132 Galaxy Records catalog
3. https://www.jazzdisco.org/johnny-griffin/catalog/#galaxy-gxy-5132 Johnny Griffin catalog
4. http://www.bsnpubs.com/fantasy/galaxy/galaxy.html Both Sides Now: Galaxy Album Discography