Red Garland Quartet – All Mornin’ Long
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Vibrant Improvisations
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Red Garland Quartet – All Mornin’ Long
All Mornin’ Long is one of pianist Red Garland’s finest recordings and a classic example of late-1950s hard bop. Recorded in November 1957 and released on Prestige Records in 1958, the album features an outstanding quintet with John Coltrane on tenor saxophone, Donald Byrd on trumpet, George Joyner (later known as Jamil Nasser) on bass, and Art Taylor on drums. The session was recorded at the legendary Van Gelder Studio in Hackensack, New Jersey.
The album is built around extended improvisations, allowing each musician ample room to stretch out and showcase his creativity. The twenty-minute title track is a blues masterpiece, driven by Garland’s elegant piano touch and energized by memorable solos from Coltrane and Byrd. The remaining selections, “They Can’t Take That Away from Me” and “Our Delight,” combine swinging hard-bop intensity with lyrical sophistication.
Widely regarded as one of Garland’s most satisfying Prestige sessions, All Mornin’ Long captures a remarkable moment when several future jazz legends came together to create music that is relaxed, soulful, and endlessly engaging. The album remains an essential recording for fans of hard bop, blues-infused jazz, and the early artistry of John Coltrane.
My Personal Favorite: All Morning Long
All Mornin’ Long
“All Morning Long”
“The Nearness of You”
“A Foggy Day”
“The Way You Look Tonight”
“I Didn’t Know What Time It Was”
“Ain’t Misbehavin'”
“The Man I Love”
“You Are My Sunshine”
Personnel:
Red Garland – piano
Donald Byrd – trumpet
George Joyner – bass
Elvin Jones – drums
John Coltrane – Saxophone
Where do I go after All Mornin’ Long?
1. Soul Junction (1957)
Recorded during the same sessions as All Mornin’ Long and featuring much of the same personnel.
Why you’ll love it: Long, relaxed performances with the same blues-drenched atmosphere and exceptional soloing.
2. Groovy (1957)
One of Garland’s most beloved trio recordings.
Why you’ll love it: His signature block chords, elegant swing, and melodic inventiveness are showcased throughout.
3. A Garland of Red (1956)
Garland’s debut as a leader and one of the great piano trio albums of the era.
Why you’ll love it: Warm, bluesy piano playing and timeless interpretations of standards.
4. Red Garland’s Piano (1957)
A beautiful showcase for Garland’s lyrical touch and sophisticated sense of swing.
Why you’ll love it: More of the elegant piano style that anchors All Mornin’ Long.
5. Manteca (1958)
Features larger ensemble arrangements and some fiery hard-bop performances.
Why you’ll love it: The same combination of groove, swing, and stellar horn work found on All Mornin’ Long.