Groovy is an album by jazz pianist Red Garland and his trio, released in 1957 on Prestige Records.[3]
| Groovy | ||||
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| Released | Mid December 1957[1] | |||
| Recorded | December 14, 1956 (#4-5) May 24, 1957 (#6) August 9, 1957 (#1-3) | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 40:20 | |||
| Label | Prestige PRLP 7113[2] | |||
| Producer | Bob Weinstock | |||
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Reception edit
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [5] |
| Down Beat | [4] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |  [6] |
In his review on AllMusic, Michael G. Nastos states: "Red Garland's third recording as a leader has him playing very well, somewhat energetic and more inclusive in his direction to span the mainstream jazz palate beyond the cool exterior he emanates. The title might be a bit deceptive, for this is not a project where soul-jazz or early boogaloo influences turned jazzmen into groovemeisters -- it's a swinging groove. ... It is said that by the third recording, most musicians should have their style down pat and begin attempting to take the music to a higher level. You really hear that in this recording, which was a springboard to making Red Garland one of the most revered and respected jazz pianists of the modern era."[5]
Track listing edit
- "C-Jam Blues" (Barney Bigard, Duke Ellington) – 8:21
- "Gone Again" (Curtis Lewis, Curley Hamner, Gladys Hampton) – 6:46
- "Will You Still Be Mine?" (Matt Dennis, Tom Adair) – 4:43
- "Willow Weep for Me" (Ann Ronell) – 9:35
- "What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry" (Walter Donaldson, Abe Lyman) – 7:14
- "Hey Now" (Red Garland) – 3:41
Personnel edit
References edit
- ^ "Reviews and Ratings of New Jazz Albums". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. December 30, 1957. p. 43 – via Google Books.
- ^ Popoff, Martin (September 8, 2009). Goldmine Record Album Price Guide. Penguin. ISBN 9781440229169 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Red Garland Trio: Groovy album review @ All About Jazz". All About Jazz. November 1999.
- ^ Down Beat: January 23, 1958 Vol. 25, No. 2
- ^ a b Nastos, Michael G.. Red Garland – Groovy: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 526. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
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