Comments on: Catching Up With Some Interesting Collectibles

By: Rudolf A. Flinterman

Rudolf A. Flinterman — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:15:23 +0000

Al,
7064 was my first too. No, not really, the 2 R.G. trio tracks on Miles’ Workin’ and Milestones really opened my ears.
His is real pianistics, taking advantage of the whole range the piano gives.
7142 is an all time favourite, my first Trane album ordered directly from Bergenfield in 1959. I played it the day before yesterday, and it is as fresh as ever, Nikita notwithstanding.
cheers

By: Al

Al — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:17:53 +0000

Hi, Rudolf. Thanks for the comment. I too am a favorite of the Garland Prestiges. I think my favorite is A Garland of Red, Prestige 7064, perhaps because that’s his first, and I also like the cover. I also really like Garland with John Coltrane on the Prestiges, particularly Settin’ the Pace, Prestige 7213 (I See Your Face Before Me) and Soultrane, Prestige 7142 (I Want to Talk About You and Theme for Ernie). Anyone else out there want to comment on their Red Garland favorites?

By: Rudolf A. Flinterman

Rudolf A. Flinterman — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:50:07 +0000

I think there is nostalgia involved, but the pianistical capabilities, the good taste and impeccable rhythmic accompaniment, make each R.G. trio performance a most enjoyable experience. I pull them out quite regularly. I have them all, but, in the situation of one or two missing, I would pay a high price to have them.
My favourite is “Groovy” 7113, followed by 7086, both on Prestige. The recording technique of Paul’s bass by RvG is exemplary, the way a bass should sound.