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Public records list Red Garland as a pianist and jazz musician. Red Garland was born in Dallas, Texas, United States on May 13, 1923. Death is recorded on April 23, 1984, at the age of 60.
My Take
Red Garland is one of those pianists who sneaks up on you — you put on a Miles Davis record from the late '50s expecting to get blown away by the trumpet, and then Garland's piano comes in and you just stop. Born in Dallas in 1923, he had this almost impossibly smooth touch, like every note was chosen with the care of someone who actually meant it. His block chord voicings became a signature sound, but what really gets me is the warmth he brought to ballads — the man could make a standard feel like a confession. The trio records he led for Prestige in the late '50s and early '60s hold up remarkably well, full of that bluesy Texas soul underneath the bebop finesse. Gone at 60 in 1984, which is just too soon for a voice that gentle.
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- Name (English)
- Red Garland
- Name (Japanese)
- レッド・ガーランド
- Reading
- れっど・がーらんど
- Born
- May 13, 1923 – April 23, 1984
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Boar
- Origin
- Dallas, Texas, United States
- Occupation
- pianist / jazz musician / musician
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Garland born?
Born May 13, 1923.
When did Red Garland die?
Died April 23, 1984, aged 60.
Where was Red Garland from?
Red Garland was from Dallas, Texas, United States.
What did Red Garland do?
Red Garland worked as pianist, jazz musician, musician.
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