A Garland of Red

A Garland of Red is the debut album by pianist Red Garland, recorded in 1956 and released on the Prestige label.[4]

A Garland of Red
Studio album by Red Garland Trio
Released	Early January 1957[1]
Recorded	August 17, 1956 Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Genre	Jazz
Length	41:40
Label	Prestige
Producer	Bob Weinstock
Red Garland Trio chronology
A Garland of Red (1957) Red Garland's Piano (1956)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[3]

Reception

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow stated: "Thirty-three at the time of this, his first recording as a leader, pianist Red Garland already had his distinctive style fully formed and had been with the Miles Davis Quintet for a year... Red Garland recorded frequently during the 1956-62 period and virtually all of his trio recordings are consistently enjoyable, this one being no exception."[2]

Track listing

1. "A Foggy Day" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) - 4:51
2. "My Romance" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) - 6:51
3. "What Is This Thing Called Love?" (Cole Porter) - 4:53
4. "Makin' Whoopee" (Walter Donaldson, Gus Kahn) - 4:15
5. "September in the Rain" (Al Dubin, Harry Warren) - 4:48
6. "Little Girl Blue" (Hart, Rodgers) - 5:07
7. "Constellation" (Charlie Parker) - 3:31
8. "Blue Red" (Red Garland) - 7:38

Personnel

• Red Garland - piano
• Paul Chambers - bass
• Art Taylor - drums

Production

• Liner Notes by Ira Gitler
• Supervision by Bob Weinstock
• Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder
• Cover and Photo by Hannan, Edwards

References

1. Billboard Jan 19, 1957
2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 4, 2012
3. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 81. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
4. Red Garland discography accessed September 4, 2012