Jazz Greats: Red Garland

William "Red " Garland (May 13, 1923 – April 23, 1984)

Jazz Pianist and Bandleader, Red Garland, started out as a Boxer before switching fully to music. He popularized a different take on the Block Chord Piano playing style. He is also regarded for his works with Miles Davis; he died in 1984. Please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: C jam blues,  A foggy day, High pressure wot John Coltrane' (full Album) and Groovy (Full Album)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/Wikipedia's/Red_Garland

Background information
Birth name	William McKinley Garland, Jr.
Born	May 13, 1923 Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Died	April 23, 1984 (aged 60) Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Genres	Jazz, straight-ahead jazz,bebop, hard bop
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Piano
Years active	1940s–1984
Labels	Prestige
Associated acts	Miles Davis