Born in St. Louis, Missouri in the early 1930s, Grant Green would grow up to be a renowned jazz musician who joined other prominent musicians like Jimmy Forrest, Harry Edison and Lou Donaldson onstage. With his smooth, sophisticated style, Green went on to redefine the soulful sounds of jazz and R&B. He became inspired by his father, who was also a guitar playe,r and began playing professionally by the time he was just 13 years old with a local gospel group. Grant Green appeared at many music gigs over the next few years, and fans of jazz music started recognizing his name as he appeared at clubs and lounges throughout St. Louis.

His true fame came with the onset of the 1960s when Green perfected his skills on the organ, guitar and drum. This particular combination of instruments was an incredible testament to the passion and devotion that Green had towards making music. In the latter part of the sixties as well as in the early seventies, Green appeared alongside artists like Dave Bailey, Herbie Hancock and Elvin Jones, among others. The notoriety helped him expand his fan base, and he soon became well known name in the jazz and blues music circuit.

Unfortunately, Grant Green also encountered many personal problems with drugs. He was eventually hospitalized in 1978 and died the following year, due to complications from his addiction. His music, however, lives on. Green did not become quite as popular as other musicians during his lifetime or those who filled the genre of R&B and jazz, but as time goes on, many fans are tuning into this influential musician's work. All fans of his should especially check out the collection of The Complete Blue Note Recordings with Sonny Clark, which includes some of Grant Green's finest work.