Soul Junction

Red Garland

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 1, 1991)
• Original Release Date: November 15, 1957
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Ojc
• ASIN: B000000YR0
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #175,766 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Product Description
Japanese limited edition issue of the album classic in a deluxe, miniaturized LP sleeve replica of the original vinyl album artwork. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Maybe the best 'straight-ahead' jazz session ever..., December 30, 2002

By	"douglasnegley" (Pittsburgh, Pa. United States) - See all my reviews

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...

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A truly great session., August 20, 1999

By A Customer

Red Garland had already made a name for himself as a truly great bop pianist. But the sessions in late '56 with a young John Coltrane and Donald Byrd sealed his place in history. This album is the true definition of hard-bop the perfectly showcases all the sidemen. Garland's subtlty and two-handed style push every song, while Coltrane's vicious attacks bring energy to these bluesy tracks. Byrd proves himself to be an incredible sideman, feeling his way through the songs with grace. Soul Junction, the title track is the true highlight of the album. Coltrane and Byrd take the first two solos, but its Garland himseld who proves that he is the leader of this band, meticulousy working his way up and down the ivory keys.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars November 15, 1957.....what a date, November 21, 2006

By	sekander - See all my reviews

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.