RED HOT RED!!!
cookybaker | New York, NY USA | 03/18/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I am a big fan of Red Garland, both in his work with early Miles and in his own recordings. This album is thrilling in a soft, special way. There is no better thrill than hearing Ray Barretto going wild with his congas on the title track. It doesn't get much better than that! Love it!"
Red By Any Other Name Is Still Red
Robert J. Ament | Ballwin, MO United States | 05/24/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This a thoroughly enjoyable disk!......More so if you are a Red Garland fan.The title track was written on the fly at the recording session which astounds me since it plays so well. Less surprising is the blues track, also composed on the spot, because Red could really play the blues. These two plus "Darling Je Vous Aime Beaucoup" and "Mr Wonderful" include the conga playing of Ray Barretto, the remaining two cuts being trio numbers."We Kiss In A Shadow" is the only cut done in a slow ballad tempo, the sensitive, romantic late night style with which Red is so adept."Darling Je Vous......." was kind of a shock at first since I had never heard any version but the smooth mellow voice of Nat Cole doing it, but instrumentally it comes off very well in an
uptempo arrangement. The other two ballads also are played more upbeat and are a listening treat, especially with Red's improvisational skills.If you like good jazz, good piano, something with a Latin beat, and something bright, light and energetic.........one or more of those descriptions, you will enjoy this cd."
Track Listings (6) - Disc #1
