About This Release
Harold in the Land of Jazz is an 8-track music release by Harold Land. It was released in 1958.
This stellar debut leader album by tenor saxophonist Harold Land (also known as Grooveyard in some reissues) captures the vibrant West Coast hard bop scene of the late 1950s. Recorded over two days in January 1958 at Contemporary's Studio in Los Angeles for Contemporary Records, it features a killer quintet: Rolf Ericson (trumpet), Carl Perkins (piano), Leroy Vinnegar (bass), and Frank Butler (drums).
Land's cool yet authoritative tone shines on a mix of originals (including the timeless title track "Grooveyard") and standards like "Speak Low." Highlights include the swinging "Smack Up," the bluesy "Nieta," and Perkins' distinctive block-chord piano style. Praised for its tight arrangements, strong solos, and excellent engineering by Roy DuNann, it's a cornerstone of 1950s California jazz—energetic, sophisticated, and endlessly rewarding.
Tracklist
- Speak Low
- Delirium
- You Don't Know What Love Is
- Nieta
- Grooveyard
- Lydia's Lament
- Smack Up
- Bijou the Poodle (bonus on some editions)
A timeless hard bop essential—dive in and feel that LA groove!
Availability
- Harold in the Land of Jazz on YouTube Music
- Harold in the Land of Jazz on Spotify
- Harold in the Land of Jazz on Apple Music
- Harold in the Land of Jazz on Discogs (master release)
- Harold in the Land of Jazz on AllMusic
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