Groovy is an album by jazz pianist Red Garland and his trio, released in 1957 on Prestige Records.
[3] In his review on AllMusic, Michael G. Nastos states: "Red Garland's third recording as a leader has him playing very well, somewhat energetic and more inclusive in his direction to span the mainstream jazz palate beyond the cool exterior he emanates.
The title might be a bit deceptive, for this is not a project where soul-jazz or early boogaloo influences turned jazzmen into groovemeisters -- it's a swinging groove.
It is said that by the third recording, most musicians should have their style down pat and begin attempting to take the music to a higher level.
You really hear that in this recording, which was a springboard to making Red Garland one of the most revered and respected jazz pianists of the modern era.