dlxxiv. GARLAND, Red: Almost Like Being in Love

dlxxiv. GARLAND, Red (1923-1984)

Almost Like Being in Love (1957)
RG, piano
Paul Chambers, bass
Art Taylor, drums
(4:52)

from Red Garland's Piano

Lerner & Loewe composition from the musical Brigadoon (1947). The song was a hit and quickly became a standard. The musical was successful and spawned a film in '54 with Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse.

Garland has a light touch, but he was also fond of block chords, giving his playing a rich combination of style.

Garland's solo is gorgeous; he gives way to Chambers for a few choruses, and then reprises the head in his famous block-chord style.