Avant Garson

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.
 * 1) "Portrait of Chick" - 7:10
 * 2) "Someday My Prince Will Come" (Larry Morey, Frank Churchill) - 3:46
 * 3) "Jennifer" - 1:59
 * 4) "Avant Garson Part I" - 1:20
 * 5) "Classical Improvisation with a Jazz Flavoring and a Touch of Jewish in D Minor" - 4:17
 * 6) "Jewish Blues" - 3:22
 * 7) "Over the Rainbow" (Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg) - 3:31
 * 8) "How Deep is the Suppression" - 3:52
 * 9) "Avant Garson II" - 2:17
 * 10) "One Light Aesthetic Wave" - 0:38
 * 11) "Chopin Visits Brooklyn" - 1:54
 * 12) "Avant Gershwin" (George Gershwin, Garson) - 5:26

Personnel

 * Mike Garson – piano