Review:
Unlike his slightly earlier recordings for Moodsville (which feature Red
Garland on unaccompanied piano solos), this strictly ballad date has
Garland joined (on all but the solo "Lush Life") by bassist Larry Ridley
and drummer Frank Gant. Since all eight of the standards are taken at
the same medium/slow tempo, there is not much variety here, keeping the
CD from being essential. But Garland's attractive and distinctive chord
voicings, plus his ability to uplift melodies while swinging at a slow
speed, make this project a success. Highlights include "The Nearness of
You," "Where or When," and Irving Berlin's "All Alone." Particularly
effective when used as background music.
by Scott Yanow
https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-nearness-of-you-mw0000602493
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Reseña:
A diferencia de sus grabaciones ligeramente anteriores para Moodsville
(que presentan a Red Garland en solos de piano sin acompañamiento), esta
cita estrictamente baladística tiene a Garland acompañado (en todos
menos en el solo "Lush Life") por el bajista Larry Ridley y el baterista
Frank Gant. Dado que los ocho estándares están tomados al mismo tempo
medio/lento, no hay mucha variedad aquí, lo que hace que el CD no sea
esencial. Pero las atractivas y distintivas voces de acordes de Garland,
más su habilidad para elevar las melodías mientras se balancea a una
velocidad lenta, hacen de este proyecto un éxito. Los puntos más
destacados incluyen "The Nearness of You", "Where or When" y "All Alone"
de Irving Berlin. Particularmente efectivo cuando se usa como música de
fondo.
por Scott Yanowhttps://www.allmusic.com/album/the-nearness-of-you-mw0000602493
Tracklist:
1 - Why Was I Born? - 4:51
2 - The Nearness Of You - 5:34
3 - Where Or When - 6:09
4 - Long Ago And Far Away - 3:54
5 - I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) - 5:17
6 - Don't Worry About Me - 4:40
7 - Lush Life - 4:15
8 - All Alone - 4:58
Credits:
Bass – Larry Ridley (tracks: 1 to 6, 8)
Design [Album] – Ken Deardoff
Drums – Frank Gant (tracks: 1 to 6, 8)
Engineer [Recording] – Ray Fowler
Liner Notes – Ira Gitler
Photography By [Booklet Photos] – Steve Schapiro
Piano – Red Garland
Producer – Orrin Keepnews
Notes:
Recorded at Plaza Sound Studios, New York City; November 30, 1961.
"Lush Life" is an unaccompanied piano solo.
1 - Why Was I Born? - 4:51
2 - The Nearness Of You - 5:34
3 - Where Or When - 6:09
4 - Long Ago And Far Away - 3:54
5 - I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) - 5:17
6 - Don't Worry About Me - 4:40
7 - Lush Life - 4:15
8 - All Alone - 4:58
Credits:
Bass – Larry Ridley (tracks: 1 to 6, 8)
Design [Album] – Ken Deardoff
Drums – Frank Gant (tracks: 1 to 6, 8)
Engineer [Recording] – Ray Fowler
Liner Notes – Ira Gitler
Photography By [Booklet Photos] – Steve Schapiro
Piano – Red Garland
Producer – Orrin Keepnews
Notes:
Recorded at Plaza Sound Studios, New York City; November 30, 1961.
"Lush Life" is an unaccompanied piano solo.
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