Groovy is an album by jazz pianist Red Garland and his trio, released in 1957 on Prestige Records.[3]

Groovy
Studio album by Red Garland Trio
Released	Mid December 1957[1]
Recorded	December 14, 1956 (#4-5) May 24, 1957 (#6) August 9, 1957 (#1-3)
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ
Genre	Jazz
Length	40:20
Label	Prestige PRLP 7113[2]
Producer	Bob Weinstock
Red Garland Trio chronology
The P.C. Blues (1957) Groovy (1957) John Coltrane with the Red Garland Trio (1957)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[4]
Down Beat	[5]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[6]

In his review on AllMusic, Michael G. Nastos states: "Red Garland's third recording as a leader has him playing very well, somewhat energetic and more inclusive in his direction to span the mainstream jazz palate beyond the cool exterior he emanates. The title might be a bit deceptive, for this is not a project where soul-jazz or early boogaloo influences turned jazzmen into groovemeisters -- it's a swinging groove. ... It is said that by the third recording, most musicians should have their style down pat and begin attempting to take the music to a higher level. You really hear that in this recording, which was a springboard to making Red Garland one of the most revered and respected jazz pianists of the modern era."[4]

Track listing

1. "C-Jam Blues" (Barney Bigard, Duke Ellington) – 8:21
2. "Gone Again" (Curtis Lewis, Curley Hamner, Gladys Hampton) – 6:46
3. "Will You Still Be Mine?" (Matt Dennis, Tom Adair) – 4:43
4. "Willow Weep for Me" (Ann Ronell) – 9:35
5. "What Can I Say, Dear" (Walter Donaldson, Abe Lyman) – 7:14
6. "Hey Now" (Red Garland) – 3:41

Personnel

• Red Garland – piano
• Paul Chambers – bass
• Art Taylor – drums

References

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