Avant Garson is the debut solo album by American jazz pianist Mike Garson, released on the Contemporary label.
Reception 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".
Track listing All compositions by Mike Garson; except as indicated. "Portrait of Chick" - 7:10 "Someday My Prince Will Come" (Larry Morey, Frank Churchill) - 3:46 "Jennifer" - 1:59 "Avant Garson Part I" - 1:20 "Classical Improvisation with a Jazz Flavoring and a Touch of Jewish in D Minor" - 4:17 "Jewish Blues" - 3:22 "Over the Rainbow" (Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg) - 3:31 "How Deep is the Suppression" - 3:52 "Avant Garson II" - 2:17 "One Light Aesthetic Wave" - 0:38 "Chopin Visits Brooklyn" - 1:54 "Avant Gershwin" (George Gershwin, Garson) - 5:26
Personnel Mike Garson – piano
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