Blues for Harvey

Blues for Harvey is an album by American saxophonist Johnny Griffin recorded at the Jazzhus Montmartre in 1973 and released on the SteepleChase label.^[1]

Blues for Harvey
Live album by Johnny Griffin
Released	1973
Recorded	July 4–5, 1973
Venue	Jazzhus Montmartre in Copenhagen, Denmark
Genre	Jazz
Length	55:53
Label	SteepleChase SCS-1004
Producer	Nils Winther
Johnny Griffin chronology
Tough Tenors Again 'n' Again (1970) Blues for Harvey (1973) Live at Music Inn (1974)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[3]

The AllMusic review by Ken Dryden states, "There are some exciting moments, but overall, this live record falls just a bit short of essential for hard bop fans."^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Johnny Griffin except where noted.

1. "That Party Upstairs" - 14:42
2. "Alone Again" - 8:42
3. "Sound Track Blues" - 6:13 Bonus track on CD reissue
4. "The Theme" (Traditional) - 0:26 Bonus track on CD reissue
5. "Soft and Furry" - 11:34
6. "Blues for Harvey" - 12:53
7. "Rhythm-a-Ning/The Theme" (Thelonious Monk/Traditional) - 2:36

Personnel

• Johnny Griffin – tenor saxophone
• Kenny Drew – piano
• Mads Vinding – bass
• Ed Thigpen – drums