Johnny Griffin (April 24, 1928-July 25, 2008) - Griffin began his professional career at 15 playing with T-Bone Walker. By 16 he was touring with Lionel Hampton. He would go on to play with Thelonious Monk and form his own group. He was renowned for his speed and the length of his phrasing. He spent a good deal of his life in Europe playing jazz with musicians passing through.