Red Garland - Auf Wiedersehen (2015)

Red Garland returned to the recording studio in 1971, after a layoff of nearly nine years, to record this trio set for MPS. Accompanied by bassist Sam Jones and drummer Roy Brooks, Garland is in great form, beginning with Joe Henderson's catchy "Hobo Joe." Garland's sentimental ballad, "Auf Wiedersehen," would make a perfect vehicle for vocalists, if it only had lyrics. The trio's treatment of "A Night in Tunisia" is buoyant, with Brooks altering the pitch of his drums by inflating them with additional air (by blowing through rubber tubes) during his brilliant solo. Garland's "Old Stinky Butt" is a quintessential late-night blues, understated and slow. The leader opens "Stella by Starlight" alone before giving way to his session mates and opening things up. The finale is a brisk rendition of "Daahoud," with all the bells and whistles that one associates with Clifford Brown's hard bop masterpiece. This long out-of-print LP was finally reissued on CD in Japan, though it may be somewhat challenging to find.

Tracklist:

01. Hobo Joe
02. Auf Wiedersehn
03. A Night in Tunesia
04. Old Stinky Butt
05. Stella By Starlight
06. Daa Houd

Personnel:

Red Garland (piano),
Sam Jones (bass),
Roy Brooks (drums).