Red Garland
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William McKinley "Red" Garland Jr. 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 pla
Garland at Keystone Korner jazz club, San Francisco, California, May 1978
Miles Davis Quintet
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The Miles Davis Quintet was an American jazz band from 1955 to early 1969 led by Miles Davis. The quintet underwent frequent personnel changes toward its metamorphosis into a different ensemble in 196
Red Garland
…While in New York, Garland was recommended to singer Billy Eckstine, who hired him for several weeks. Garland found success in 1955 when he joined the Miles Davis Quintet, featuring John Coltrane, Philly Joe Jones, and Paul Chambers. Davis was a fan of boxing and was impressed that Garland had boxed earlier in his life…
An early iteration of the "Second Great Quintet" performing in Antibes, c. July 1963. From left: Ron Carter, Davis, and Tony Williams.