IN praise of Red Garland...

[BLUESNIK'S REVOX]

Half listening to Jazz FM (yes, I know but) last night as I cooked the family pasta et Cornish sardines, Miles' "Round Midnight" came on and I was struck, not for the first time, just how GOOD Red Garland was with that first quintet. Totally right and constantly listening. His playing behind Coltrane's solo is superb. Firm, assertive and slightly off-centre but giving Trane alll the room he needs.

Garland has next to no critical reputation now - he'za ..."cocktail" but I really appreciate him.

So there.

BN.

[aka Calum Da Jazbo]

he does with me El Senor!

oleo relaxin playing like a horn ....

... and laying it out on Prestige Soul Junction

i have several of his er 'cocktail' albums ..... he is a joy to listen to ... fine touch impeccable time ... builds a performance beautifully .... listen to him with Coleman Hawkins