Michael Garrick

MICHAEL GARRICK: Michael Garrick (1933- 2011) was an English jazz pianist and composer and a pioneer in mixing jazz with poetry recitations. He came to special prominence in the British contemporary jazz world initially as the pianist with the Don Rendell - Ian Carr quintet from 1965 to 1969, and led his own sextet from 1966. His own record label Jazz Academy Records features many albums by his Michael Garrick Jazz Orchestra and has trio, solo, quartet and other small groupings.

THE HEART IS A LOTUS (Originally Argo) - 3 STARS PENGUIN GUIDE TO JAZZ

PERSONNEL:

Michael Garrick (p)
Art Themen (fl, cl, ss)
Jim Philip (fl, cl, ts)
Don Rendell (fl)
Ian Carr (tp, flhn)
Dave Green
Coleridge Goode (b)
Trevor Tomkins (d)
Norma Winstone (voc)

London, January 20, 21 & 22, 1970.

Tracks:
01. The Heart Is A Lotus
02. Song By The Sea
03. Torrent
04. Temple Dancer
05. Blues On Blues
06. Voices
07. Beautiful Thing
08. Rustat’s Grave Song