Search - Red Garland Quintet :: Soul Junction

Maybe the best 'straight-ahead' jazz session ever...

douglasnegley | Pittsburgh, Pa. United States | 12/30/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Combined with the companion CD "All Morning Long", and the third CD "High Pressure", this may well be the peak of the 'straight-ahead' jazz genre mountain. The chemistry is perfect. John Coltrane is at his best and Donald Byrd soars. Red and drummer Art Taylor are nearly telepathic at times on this session (check out Dizzy Gillespie's 'Woody'n You'). In the end, it is Red Garland's flawless blues, ballads, block chording, and sense of time that puts this session over the top. November and December, 1957. It doesn't get any better than this..."

November 15, 1957.....what a date

sekander | 11/22/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"No one will dispute the greatness of this album but please remember it is only part of the puzzle. There are more gems to be found from this landmark session on the albums All Mornin' Long and High Pressure.

This is meant more as a public service announcement than a review.

Others have skillfully described the proceedings contained within and I am in full agreement. I just want anyone who has elevated themselves to this point to be aware of all the magic available to them. See my comments for All Mornin' Long for more info."