What makes All Kinds of Weather by Red Garland notable?

This album is notable for its innovative arrangements of jazz standards, particularly the extended rendition of Stormy Weather, which showcases Garland's improvisational prowess. It received critical acclaim upon release and is often cited as an essential work within the modern jazz repertoire. By 1959, Red Garland had established himself as a prominent figure in the modern jazz scene, following his work with the Miles Davis Quintet. 'All Kinds of Weather' was his fifth studio album, showcasing his mastery in interpreting classic songs while expanding his own compositional voice.

Who is All Kinds of Weather for?

All Kinds of Weather works well if you're into gradual builds and payoffs, late-night contemplative moods and layered, dense sonic textures.

How many songs are on All Kinds of Weather?

All Kinds of Weather has 6 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

All Kinds of Weather

Red Garland · 1959

40 min · 6 tracks · modern jazz

A meditative journey through jazz standards, blending intricate piano melodies with lush harmonic textures.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Stormy Weather — The lengthy interpretation transforms this standard into a showcase of Garland's emotive piano style, where every note feels like an exploration of mood and atmosphere.
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Summertime — Garland's version breathes new life into this classic, employing rich chords and rhythmic fluidity that captures both the languid essence and emotional depth of the original.
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'Tis Autumn — 'Tis Autumn displays Garland’s ability to blend introspective melodies with complex harmonies, illustrating a deep connection to the seasonal theme through both composition and performance.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

Garland's mastery of melody and harmony shines through in this cohesive and meditative jazz album.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of intricate piano melodies that are often layered with rich harmonic textures.
Each track is arranged to allow for extended improvisation, particularly evident in the lengthy rendition of 'Stormy Weather'.
The tempo and mood shift subtly between tracks, creating a meditative flow that invites deep listening.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

gradual builds and payoffs
late-night contemplative moods
layered, dense sonic textures
long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context: By 1959, Red Garland had established himself as a prominent figure in the modern jazz scene, following his work with the Miles Davis Quintet. 'All Kinds of Weather' was his fifth studio album, showcasing his mastery in interpreting classic songs while expanding his own compositional voice.
Stylistic neighbors: McCoy Tyner· Bill Evans· Thelonious Monk