{"product_id":"red-garland-a-garland-of-red","title":"Red Garland - A Garland Of Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable on vinyl for the first time in more than 40 years, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Garland of Red \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereturns in a definitive all-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanalog\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e deluxe edition that honours one of the most beloved piano trio recordings of the 1950s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMastered directly from the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanalog\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tapes by renowned engineer Kevin Gray and pressed at the legendary Pallas, this edition captures the warmth, intimacy, and dynamic swing of the original 1956 sessions with remarkable fidelity. The package is further enhanced by exclusive new liner notes from jazz great Ron Carter, offering fresh perspective on a recording that remains a cornerstone of the Prestige \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecatalog\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecorded on August 17, 1956, at Van Gelder Studio, A Garland of Red was pianist Red Garland's debut as a leader and arrived during a pivotal moment in modern jazz. Garland had already become a central voice in Miles Davis's first great quintet, helping define the emerging hard bop sound alongside contemporaries such as John Coltrane. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis elegant touch, lyrical phrasing, and signature block-chord style made him one of the most distinctive pianists of his generation, and this album marked the beginning of an extraordinary run of trio recordings that would cement his legacy. The album showcases Garland's unique ability to balance sophistication with swing, transforming standards such as \"A Foggy Day,\" \"My Romance,\" and \"Little Girl Blue\" into deeply personal statements. Whether navigating ballads with grace and sensitivity or displaying his bebop fluency on the up-tempo \"Constellation,\" Garland reveals the qualities that made him one of jazz's most admired pianists. The performances also capture the intimate, natural sound for which engineer Rudy Van Gelder became famous, preserving the atmosphere and immediacy of a classic jazz trio at work. Joining Garland are two giants of the hard bop era: bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Art Taylor. Still in his early twenties, Chambers was already redefining the role of the bass through his melodic invention and impeccable time, while Taylor's refined yet propulsive drumming provided the perfect rhythmic foundation. Together, the trio created a recording whose influence continues to resonate nearly seventy years later. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRestored from the original tapes and presented with the highest audiophile standards, this deluxe edition reintroduces a timeless jazz masterpiece to a new generation of listeners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Land","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl LP","offer_id":55044193845571,"sku":"RPT-37255","price":30.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/1601\/8499\/files\/Red-Garland-Trio-A-Garland-of-Red-NEWLAND010-LP-Sleeve-1.png?v=1794571204","url":"https:\/\/www.recordplant.co.uk\/products\/red-garland-a-garland-of-red","provider":"Record Plant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}