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Garland's Best Kept Secret

Mark Bruce | Iowa City, IA | 09/22/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This seems to be one of the lesser known Red Garland Trio efforts, and whether you already like Red or don't know his work yet, this recording is WELL worth getting to know. If you dig Miles and Trane, you may know Red without knowing his name, but you've probably remarked, quietly backing up the frontmen, a piano player with a distinctive touch that gives his piano an almost bell-like tone. That'd Red Garland. Red's piano is pure sugar, and very well complimented by Paul Chambers bass--often bowed so well that it begins to sound like a human voice singing. This in one of those records that'll become an old friend, taking up permanent residence in your CD player."

Belated stature . . .

cvairag | Allan Hancock College | 05/26/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"When Red Garland was alive - it seems that we took him for granted. One of the greatest jazz pianists of any era, his innovative block chording has become foundational to modern jazz piano. 'It's a Blue World', only 38.33 minutes in playing time, is yet another shimmering jewel in a string of tiny masterpieces by magnificent Red Garland Trio. Paul Chambers' bowing is truly special on this very special recording."

You Need Some Red Garland In Your Life

J. Rich | 12/19/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

""It's A Blue World" is another fine release by the Red Garland Trio. Red is joined by Paul Chambers and Art Taylor. He constantly amazes me with each release. I own every Red Garland album, so I guess my opinion my be a little biased, but I think he was one of the true masters of jazz piano. You can't go wrong with this album or any other release from Red Garland. What swinging trio! Highly recommended."