Album · 1962
The Nearness of You
- Released
- April 1962
- Label
- Jazzland
- Catalogue no.
- JLP 62
- Tracklist
- 8 tracks
- Length
- 40:25
- Country
- US
“The Nearness of You” is an album by Red Garland, released in 1962 on Jazzland. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 40:25. Jazz standards on the record include “All Alone”, “Don't Worry 'Bout Me”, “I Got It Bad” and “Long Ago And Far Away”. The line-up features Red Garland (piano), Frank Gant (drums (drum set)) and Larry Ridley (double bass).
Who played on The Nearness of You
- Red Garland piano all tracks
- Frank Gant drums (drum set) on 7 tracks
- Larry Ridley double bass on 7 tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Why Was I Born? — Jerome Kern 4:58
- A2 The Nearness of You standard — Hoagy Carmichael 5:42
- A3 Where or When standard — Richard Rodgers 6:14
- A4 Long Ago and Far Away standard — Jerome Kern 3:57
- B1 I Got It Bad and That Ain’t Good standard — Duke Ellington 5:24
- B2 Don’t Worry About Me standard — Rube Bloom 4:45
- B3 Lush Life standard — Billy Strayhorn 4:22
- B4 All Alone standard — Irving Berlin 5:03
Production
- Orrin Keepnews producer
- Ray Fowler recording
- Ira Gitler liner notes
More albums by Red Garland
Red Garland’s Piano
1957 · Prestige
Red in Blues-Ville
1959 · Prestige
Moodsville, Volume 3: Red Alone
1960 · Moodsville
When There Are Grey Skies
1962 · Prestige
Can’t See for Lookin’
1963 · Prestige
Soul Burnin'
1964 · Prestige
Red Garland Revisited!
1969 · Prestige
The P.C. Blues
1970 · Prestige
Crossings
1978 · Victor
Red Alert
1978 · Galaxy
Equinox
1979 · Galaxy
Stepping Out
1979 · Galaxy
Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Nearness of You?
The line-up of The Nearness of You includes Red Garland (piano), Frank Gant (drums (drum set)) and Larry Ridley (double bass).
Which label released The Nearness of You?
The Nearness of You was released in 1962 on Jazzland (JLP 62).
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