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Red Garland's Piano

Red Garland · 1987

44 min · 8 tracks · modern jazz

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

Garland's blend of lyrical phrasing and complex harmonies creates a rich listening experience.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of lush chord voicings that create a warm, inviting atmosphere throughout.
  • Each track showcases Garland's intricate piano lines, often accompanied by subtle rhythmic support from bass and drums.
  • The tempo varies across the tracks, with several pieces maintaining a relaxed pace while others introduce more lively rhythms.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Please Send Me Someone to Love 9:50
  • 2 Stompin' at the Savoy 3:13
  • 3 The Very Thought of You 4:15
  • 4 Almost Like Being in Love 4:54
  • 5 If I Were a Bell 6:44
  • 6 I Know Why (And So Do You) 4:53
  • 7 I Can't Give You Anything but Love 5:09
  • 8 But Not for Me 5:51

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Reference: MusicBrainz