Groovy is an album by jazz pianist Red Garland and his trio, released in 1957 on Prestige Records.[3]

Groovy
Studio album by
ReleasedMid December 1957[1]
RecordedDecember 14, 1956 (#4–5)
May 24, 1957 (#6)
August 9, 1957 (#1–3)
StudioVan Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ
GenreJazz
Length40:20
LabelPrestige
PRLP 7113[2]
ProducerBob Weinstock
Red Garland Trio chronology
The P.C. Blues
(1957)
Groovy
(1957)
John Coltrane with the Red Garland Trio
(1957)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [5]
Down Beat     [4]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings    [6]

In his review on AllMusic, Michael G. Nastos states: "Red Garland's third recording as a leader has him playing very well, somewhat energetic and more inclusive in his direction to span the mainstream jazz palate beyond the cool exterior he emanates. The title might be a bit deceptive, for this is not a project where soul-jazz or early boogaloo influences turned jazzmen into groovemeisters -- it's a swinging groove. ... It is said that by the third recording, most musicians should have their style down pat and begin attempting to take the music to a higher level. You really hear that in this recording, which was a springboard to making Red Garland one of the most revered and respected jazz pianists of the modern era."[5]

Track listing

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  1. "C-Jam Blues" (Barney Bigard, Duke Ellington) – 8:21
  2. "Gone Again" (Curtis Lewis, Curley Hamner, Gladys Hampton) – 6:46
  3. "Will You Still Be Mine?" (Matt Dennis, Tom Adair) – 4:43
  4. "Willow Weep for Me" (Ann Ronell) – 9:35
  5. "What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry" (Walter Donaldson, Abe Lyman) – 7:14
  6. "Hey Now" (Red Garland) – 3:41

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ "Reviews and Ratings of New Jazz Albums". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. December 30, 1957. p. 43 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Popoff, Martin (September 8, 2009). Goldmine Record Album Price Guide. Penguin. ISBN 9781440229169 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "Red Garland Trio: Groovy album review @ All About Jazz". All About Jazz. November 1999.
  4. ^ Down Beat: January 23, 1958 Vol. 25, No. 2
  5. ^ a b Nastos, Michael G.. Red Garland – Groovy: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
  6. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 526. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.