Grantstand
# Grantstand

Grantstand is an album by American jazz guitarist Grant Green featuring performances recorded in 1961 and released on the Blue Note label in 1962. Green is heard in a quartet with saxophonist Yusef Lateef, organist Jack McDuff, and drummer Al Harewood. The CD reissue released in 1987 features one bonus track from the same session.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |
| Encyclopedia of Popular Music | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

The Allmusic review by Steve Huey awarded the album 4 stars and stated "if you're looking for Green the soul-jazz groovemaster, Grantstand is an excellent place to find him".

## Track listing

    All compositions by Grant Green except as indicated
* "Grantstand" – 9:03
* "My Funny Valentine" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) – 9:06
* "Blues in Maude's Flat" – 15:00
* "Old Folks" (Dedette Lee Hill, Willard Robison) – 4:11
* "Green's Greenery" – 5:10 [Bonus track on CD reissue]

## Personnel

* Grant Green – guitar
* Yusef Lateef – tenor saxophone (except track 4), flute (track 2)
* Brother Jack McDuff – organ
* Al Harewood – drums
