The Essence of Erroll Garner

Erroll Garner

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 1, 1994)
• Original Release Date: February 1, 1994
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00000297U
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #195,254 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Erroll Garner brought a totally original concept of piano-playing to jazz. The self-taught Garner was virtuosic without being too flashy, and evoked gorgeous sentiment without becoming lachrymose. His eccentric two-handed approach was not particularly influential, but it was wildly popular. Garner loved to put his own stamp on standards, but he was also a handy writer, composing the well-known hit "Misty." That track is included in these recordings, made between 1950 and 1957 with several different trio lineups, including the group with Eddie Calhoun on bass and Denzil Best on drums that recorded the popular 1956 live recording Concert by the Sea. --John Swenson

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Joy To Listen To , June 27, 2007

By	J. R. Bakerink "Jazz Piano Man" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Too bad the truly greats have to die at such an early age. EG was truly great with an immediately recognizable style which was totally different than any other jazz pianists. A joy to listen to.

12 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars errol garner is a true jazz artist, August 7, 1999

By A Customer

errol garner is clearly one of the top early jazz artists. His music is highly sophisticated yet he plays on the piano as a child wishes to play it. He has a child in him that is played through the piano. You can tell through his music that he is happy and is an optimist. As a self-trained pianist, Errol Gargner was a genius clearly born for the piano.

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy and Efficient, September 29, 2009

By	shotc "shotc" (Missouri) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Essence of Erroll Garner (Audio CD)

I gave my purchases as a gift, so I am not aware of the quality, etc. However, I was delighted to find what I wanted since I had been unable to obtain the Garner CDs in our town. The ordering process was easy, and the items arrived in time to gift them.