Gregory Green, known professionally as Grant Green Jr., is a jazz guitarist and the eldest son of jazz guitarist Grant Green. He is a member of the group Masters of Groove with Bernard Purdie and Reuben Wilson.[1] Born in St Louis, Missouri on August 4, 1955, Grant Green Jr. started playing guitar at the age of fourteen. In 1969 he moved to Detroit with his father, who died ten years later. His neighbors included Stevie Wonder's parents, Marvin Gaye, and members of the Four Tops. He has worked with Richard "Groove" Holmes, Leon Thomas, Jimmy McGriff, Lou Donaldson, and Lonnie Smith.
The first half was given over to Masters of Groove, a recently formed band with Reuben Wilson on organ, Grant Green Jr. on guitar and Mr. Purdie on drums. They gave a middling, cheery performance; Mr. Green, who plays nice George Benson-style guitar and also sings in a husky and not-quite-committed manner, takes prominence in the trio.