| Groovy | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Red Garland Trio |
| Cover: | Red-garland-groovy.jpg |
| Released: | Mid December 1957[1] |
| Recorded: | December 14, 1956 (#4–5) May 24, 1957 (#6) August 9, 1957 (#1–3) |
| Studio: | Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ |
| Genre: | Jazz |
| Length: | 40:20 |
| Label: | Prestige PRLP 7113[2] |
| Producer: | Bob Weinstock |
| Prev Title: | The P.C. Blues |
| Prev Year: | 1957 |
| Next Title: | John Coltrane with the Red Garland Trio |
| Next Year: | 1957 |
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."