| Avant Garson | ||||
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| Released | 1980 | |||
| Recorded | November 20 & 21, 1979 | |||
| Studio | Love Castle Studios, Los Angeles, California | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Contemporary C 14003 | |||
| Producer | John Koenig, Mike Garson, Chick Corea | |||
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Avant Garson is the debut solo album by American jazz pianist Mike Garson, released on the Contemporary label. [1] [2]
The Allmusic review states "Pianist Mike Garson's debut as a leader shows off his virtuosity and versatility on a set of unaccompanied solos. The music is consistently colorful and full of surprises, ranging from the melodic to bordering on the avant-garde". [3]
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| Allmusic |   [3] |
All compositions by Mike Garson; except as indicated.
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