The Best of Grant Green, Vol. 1 (1961)

About this title: While the "best-of" format often leaves quite a bit to be desired in a jazz setting, this set contains good Green material from his most productive period, the early and mid-'60s. There's a nice mix between uptempo and slower numbers, standards and his own compositions, as well as soul jazz and straight mainstream and bop material. Although this isn't as far-reaching or comprehensive as Green's Mosaic set, this set will satisfy the needs of those unfamiliar with his work or listeners who just want a good cross-section of his cuts. Ron Wynn, All Music Guide

Tracks:

1. Miss Ann's Tempo [Green]
2. 'Round Midnight [Hanighen/Monk/Willi]
3. Blues in Maude's Flat [Green]
4. Speak Low [Weill/Nash]
5. Idle Moments [Pearson]
6. Ezz-Thetic [Russell]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.