The Red Garland Trio

This 2-CD or 3-LP set features previously unissued live recordings by the late, great jazz pianist Red Garland, recorded at San Francisco's Keystone Korner. Garland is joined by bassist Leroy Vinnegar and drummer Philly Joe Jones on these 16 tracks totaling over 150 minutes of music.  These recordings, taken from the soundboard the week of December 6, 1977, mark the only time this trio ever performed or recorded together.  The 2-CD set adds a 44-page booklet containing new liner notes from Nat Hentoff, Ira Gitler, Don Schlitten, Doug Ramsey, Benny Green, Kenny Washington and producers, Zev Feldman and  Todd Barkan, plus previously unseen photographs.  Songs include "On a Clear Day," "It's Impossible," "Straight No Chaser," "Autumn Leaves" and "The Christmas Song."