American jazz saxophonist (1928-2008), best known as an exponent of the bop and hard bop styles, who played with such luminaries as Thelonius Monk, John Coltrane, and Dizzy Gillespie. Two items: glossy 5 x 6.25 publicity photo, signed in black ink; and an ink signature, “Johnny Griffin,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with some light contrast to last name of signature on photo. Accompanied by the photo’s original mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.
