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Pianists · 1923–1984

Red Garland

American modern jazz pianist (1923-1984)

Born: 13 May 1923
Dallas
Died: 23 April 1984
Dallas
Country: United States
Active: 1954–1984
Record labels: Prestige
Discography: 27 albums

Biography

Red Garland was a jazz musician who played piano. Red Garland was born on 13 May 1923 in Dallas and died on 23 April 1984 in Dallas. The music is usually filed under modern jazz. Record labels: Prestige. The discography here lists 27 albums, from “Red Garland’s Piano” (1957) to “At The Prelude” (2015).

William McKinley "Red" Garland Jr. (May 13, 1923 – April 23, 1984) was an American modern jazz pianist. Known for his work as a bandleader and during the 1950s with Miles Davis, Garland helped popularize the block chord style of playing in jazz piano.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Red Garland’s Piano 1957

At the Prelude 1959 · Live

Red in Blues-Ville 1959

Moodsville, Volume 3: Red Alone 1960

The Nearness of You 1962

When There Are Grey Skies 1962

Can’t See for Lookin’ 1963

Soul Burnin' 1964

Lil' Darlin' 1965

Red Garland Revisited! 1969

The P.C. Blues 1970

The Quota 1973

Auf Wiedersehen 1975

Crossings 1978

I Left My Heart... 1978 · Live

Red Alert 1978

Equinox 1979

Feelin' Red 1979

Stepping Out 1979

Strike Up The Band 1982

At the Prelude, Volume 1 1994 · Live

Rediscovered Masters, Volume 1 1995

Rediscovered Masters, Volume 2 1995

Soul Burnin' 1997

Alone With the Blues 2003

Halleloo-Y'-All 2003

At The Prelude 2015 · Live

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Albums where Red Garland is credited as a sideman

1957	’Round About Midnight — Miles Davis	piano
1957	Coltrane — John Coltrane	piano
1958	Milestones — Miles Davis	piano
1958	John Coltrane with the Red Garland Trio — John Coltrane with the Red Garland Trio	piano
1958	Soultrane — John Coltrane	piano
1959	Miles Davis and the Modern Jazz Giants — Miles Davis	piano
1961	Settin’ the Pace — John Coltrane	piano
1961	Lush Life — John Coltrane	piano
1962	Standard Coltrane — John Coltrane	piano
1963	Stardust — John Coltrane	piano
1964	Black Pearls — John Coltrane	piano
1964	The Believer — John Coltrane	piano
1965	The Last Trane — John Coltrane	piano

Analysed solos by Red Garland

Oleopiano · 265 BPM · Bb-maj · 1956-10-26

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Red Garland play?

Red Garland is known for playing piano.

When and where was Red Garland born?

Red Garland was born 13 May 1923 in Dallas.

What are Red Garland's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Red Garland’s Piano (1957), At the Prelude (1959), Red in Blues-Ville (1959), Moodsville, Volume 3: Red Alone (1960) and The Nearness of You (1962).

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