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Red Garland, como el pianista del Miles Davis Quintet, Wynton Kelly, fue considerado uno de los mejores pianistas de jazz swing de la historia. Las notas de Garland parecían tener unos rebotes rítmicos que hacía que las melodías de swing casi destellearan.
William McKinley "Red" Garland Jr. (May 13, 1923 – April 23, 1984) [1] was an American modern jazz pianist. Known for his work as a bandleader and during the 1950s with Miles Davis, Garland helped popularize the block chord style of playing in jazz piano. [2] [3]
Garland became famous in 1954 when he joined the Miles Davis Quintet consisting of: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Garland himself, Philly Joe Jones and Paul Chambers. A well-known recording of him is his piano trio arrangement of Billy Boy.
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18 de feb. de 2024 · Born on May 13, 1923, in Dallas, Texas, William McKinley “Red” Garland Jr. emerged as one of the most talented and influential jazz pianists of his era. His nickname, “Red,” stemmed from his distinctive red hair.
William "Red" Garland, pianista estadounidense de jazz. Su estilo "block chord", parcialmente creado por Milt Buckner, influyó en numerosos pianistas de jazz posteriores.
He was a member the Miles Davis Quintet (1955-1958), where he led a rhythm section with Paul Chambers, Philly Joe Jones, and other musicians. Garland formed his own trio after leaving Miles. He recorded a lot for Jazzland, Prestige and Moodsville between 1956 and 1962 (most of which are in the Original Jazz Classics collection).
