Red Garland - Rojo (1961) 320 kbps

Tracklist

01. Rojo - 8:54
02. We Kiss in a Shadow - 6:47
03. Darling Je Vous Aime Beaucoup - 5:14
04. Ralph J. Gleason Blues - 6:43
05. You Better Go Now - 5:11
06. Mr. Wonderful - 8:14

personnel :

Red Garland - piano
George Joyner - double bass
Charlie Persip - drums
Ray Barretto - congas

Pianist Red Garland recorded frequently with trios for Prestige during the second half of the 1950s. For this set (reissued on CD), Garland, bassist George Joyner and drummer Charlie Persip are joined by Ray Barretto on congas and the emphasis is on forceful swinging. Garland takes such ballads as "We Kiss in a Shadow" and "You Better Go Now" at faster-than-expected tempos. "Ralph J. Gleason Blues" and the Latin feel of "Rojo" are among the highlights of this enjoyable disc.~Scott Yanow