Red Garland's Piano

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Total Tracks: 8   Total Length: 44:19

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Classic Piano Trio

Edward

This is the template for all iano jazz trios. Perfect mix of tempos and moods-start slow with track 1, fast for track two and medium for track 3-you'll be in love with this inside of five minutes

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Red Garland's Piano

Takecrew

This is the album that made me (and my wife) fall in love with Red Garland. From "Please Send Me Someone To Love" through "Almost Like Being In Love" and "If I Were A Bell," everything is perfect. I've loved everything of his I've acquired since then, but this is still the standout album for me.

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Red Garland’s third session as a leader finds the distinctive pianist investigating eight standards (including “Please Send Me Someone to Love,” “Stompin’ at the Savoy,” “If I Were a Bell,” and “Almost Like Being in Love”) with his distinctive chord voicings, melodic but creative ideas, and solid sense of swing. Joined by bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Art Taylor, Garland plays up to his usual consistent level, making this an easily recommended disc for straight-ahead fans. – Scott Yanow