Soul Burnin'
Red Garland · 1964
39 min · 6 tracks · modern jazz
A vibrant blend of swinging rhythms and soulful improvisation that captures the essence of modern jazz.
Top tracks — play these first
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Green Dolphin Street — This track features lush harmonies and intricate interplay between the piano and rhythm section, showcasing Garland's lyrical touch and improvisational prowess. Its extended length allows for rich explorations of melody.
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Soul Burnin' — The title track embodies the album's spirit with its upbeat tempo and vibrant arrangement, illustrating Garland's ability to blend traditional jazz elements with contemporary influences.
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If You Could See Me Now — This ballad highlights Garland's emotive playing style, with a poignant interpretation that contrasts beautifully against the more upbeat tracks on the album, demonstrating his versatility as a pianist.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalSoul Burnin' showcases strong improvisation and solid craftsmanship, making it a notable entry in modern jazz.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brisk tempo on 'Green Dolphin Street', establishing a lively mood that persists through the first three tracks.
- Each track features extended improvisation, with the piano often taking center stage while the rhythm section provides a steady backdrop.
- The final track, 'A Little Bit of Basie', shifts to a more relaxed groove, allowing for a smooth conclusion after the energetic preceding pieces.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady groove for relaxed evenings
- soulful melodies for reflective moments
- for intimate gatherings
- engaging rhythms for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1964, Soul Burnin' is Red Garland's follow-up to his successful album, All Kinds of Weather. At this point in his career, Garland had established himself as a prominent figure in the jazz scene, particularly known for his work with the Miles Davis Quintet. This album showcases his evolving style and deepening musical maturity as he transitioned into the 1960s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- McCoy Tyner· Bill Evans· Thelonious Monk
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Green Dolphin Street 8:24
- 2 If You Could See Me Now 8:57
- 3 Rocks in My Bed 6:32
- 4 Soul Burnin' 5:02
- 5 Blues in the Night 5:10
- 6 A Little Bit of Basie 5:37
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