Red Alone
Red Garland · 1960
43 min · 8 tracks · modern jazz
A tender exploration of jazz standards, featuring lush piano melodies and soulful, introspective improvisations.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its critical acclaim within the jazz community, showcasing Garland's unique ability to blend intricate piano lines with emotive interpretations of classic standards. It has influenced numerous pianists in the jazz genre, earning a place as a significant entry in the modern jazz catalog.
- Best for
- steady melodic exploration introspective moments of reflection soulful improvisations for quiet evenings
- Context
- Released in 1960, 'Red Alone' came at a time when Red Garland was solidifying his reputation as a leading modern jazz pianist. This album followed his successful tenure with the Miles Davis Quintet, marking a shift towards more personal and expressive solo work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yusef Lateef· Bobby Darin· Blood, Sweat & Tears· Kenny Barron· Sarah Vaughan· Carmen McRae· Sammy Davis Jr.· The Pointer Sisters
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 When Your Lover Has Gone Standout 6:45
- 2 These Foolish Things 5:08
- 3 My Last Affair 3:39
- 4 You Are Too Beautiful 4:45
- 5 I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good) Standout 7:09
- 6 The Nearness of You Standout 5:04
- 7 Nancy (With the Laughing Face) 5:25
- 8 When I Fall in Love 5:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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