Career
In 1962, Green and baritonist Hamiet Bluiett were jamming buddies at the Navy School of Music in Washington District of Columbia They soon went their separate ways but hoped to team up again some day. lieutenant is a shame that it took over four years for the music to finally come out because, in 1997, Green suddenly died at age 57. Thurman Green was also joined by pianist John Hicks, either Walter Booker or Steve Novosel on bass, and drummer Steve Williams.