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The First Set is a live album by saxophonists Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis and Johnny Griffin recorded at Minton’s Playhouse in 1961 and released on the Prestige label.^[1] The album was the second release from the recordings at Minton’s after The Tenor Scene.

1. “Billie’s Bounce” (Charlie Parker) – 8:43
2. “Epistrophy” (Thelonious Monk, Kenny Clarke) – 7:17
3. “Well, You Needn’t” (Monk) – 8:58
4. “I’ll Remember April” (Gene de Paul, Patricia Johnston, Don Raye) – 8:05

• Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, Johnny Griffin – tenor saxophone
• Junior Mance – piano
• Larry Gales – bass
• Ben Riley – drums