Studio album by the jazz pianist Red Garland. Recorded in November 1957, it was released in April 1958 through Prestige Records as PRLP 7130. The cover shows the Harlem River with 3 swing bridges disappearing into the industrial fog: the now demolished Putnam Bridge, the Macombs Dam Bridge, and the 145th Street Bridge in the background. PersonnelRed Garland » pianoJohn Coltrane » tenor saxDonald Byrd » trumpetGeorge Joyner » bassArt Taylor » drums Read more on Last.fm.
Largely self-taught, Red Garland established a reputation as a solid post-bop mainstream player in the 50s, playing with many of the most famous jazz musicians of the time. He achieved international fame in the late 50s as part of the Miles Davis quintet. He went on to lead his own groups, but then retired in 1968, a victim the declining demand for jazz. He reemerged in 1976 and performed regularly until his death in 1984.
Garland was known for his eloquent middle-of-the-road style. Read more on Last.fm
