I'm still waiting on my second batch of Anthology records (I'm one of the people who got the shipping notice but then the package just stayed in Denver for a week), so I haven't heard the album yet. I am a little familiar with Grant Green, though, as he is one of my favorite guitarists. His playing is *very* blues-based. That's probably what you are picking up on in your listening. That sound is pretty distinct because it involves playing a note which is a half-step away from one of the notes in a major chord instead of the chord tone itself. To put it more technically, Green uses scales that have a minor third over major chords, if that makes sense (forgive me - I don't remember your musical background!).
Once I get the album, I'll check back in about his playing on this particular session. One interesting thing I noticed the other day while listening to Workout, is that Green isn't afraid to re-use licks and play the same thing verbatim. I really dig it, but I know there are people that think everything should be never-played-before and totally fresh.
Thanks for the heads-up about Mark DeClive Lowe!
