{"product_id":"grant-green-green-is-beautiful","title":"Grant Green: Green Is Beautiful","description":"Grant Green: Green Is Beautiful MUSIC AUDIO CD jazz soul-jazz funk '70 Blue Note \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Blue Note \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1994 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eGrant Green: Green Is Beautiful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eGrant Green: Green Is Beautiful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eBlue Note\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1994\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eCDP 7243 8 28265 2 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eJazz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eSoul-Jazz, Jazz-Funk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrant Green was an American jazz guitarist known for his fluid single-line solos, deep sense of swing, and prolific output for the Blue Note label. Over his career Green blended bebop vocabulary with blues, soul and funk influences, creating a warm, lyrical tone that made him a favorite among listeners and fellow musicians alike. He frequently worked with organists and grooving rhythm sections and developed a reputation for tight, groove-oriented sessions that emphasized feel and melody. Green's playing remains influential in jazz, soul-jazz and jazz-funk circles for its clarity, rhythmic drive and soulful phrasing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreen Is Beautiful captures Grant Green's embrace of funk and contemporary grooves during a period when jazz musicians often incorporated R\u0026amp;B and rock rhythms into their work. Recorded in 1970 and reissued on CD in 1994, the album features covers of contemporary songs alongside original compositions, arranged to showcase a deep pocket and organ-driven textures. The session employs a lineup that includes trumpet, tenor sax, organ, Fender bass, congas and percussion, giving the record a warm, danceable feel while leaving room for Green's unmistakable guitar voice. This release is a strong example of Green's late-60s\/early-70s direction, balancing improvisation with accessible, groove-based arrangements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eAIN'T IT FUNKY NOW\u003cbr\u003eJ. Brown\u003cbr\u003e9:57\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eA DAY IN THE LIFE\u003cbr\u003eJ. Lennon-P. McCartney\u003cbr\u003e8:55\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eTHE WINDJAMMER\u003cbr\u003eE. N. Creque\u003cbr\u003e5:40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eI'LL NEVER FALL IN LOVE AGAIN\u003cbr\u003eB. Bacharach-H. David\u003cbr\u003e6:40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eDRACULA\u003cbr\u003eE. N. Creque\u003cbr\u003e6:03\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Note","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":67714188935446,"sku":"138154","price":17.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/20261013201345244a46dc9aa0a4.jpg?v=1791948034","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/grant-green-green-is-beautiful","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}