Jones for Elvin, Vol. 1

West Coast jazz saxophonist Steve Griggs has performed and recorded with such musicians as renowned drummer Elvin Jones and seasoned trumpeter Jay Thomas. Born in N.Y.C., Griggs began playing jazz at the age of 15, then earned a degree in classical music performance. He produced his first recording while in his mid-20s and returned to N.Y.C. after finishing college, and began performing with musicians including Cindy Blackman and David Liebman. Griggs composes much of his material, and has transcribed...