Erroll Garner - Classic Trio Recordings 1949Erroll Garner was one of the most distinctive jazz piano stylists of the post war era, his approach transcending the emerging sub genres of modern jazz, although his music was rooted in swing and he was a noted performer of ballads, his performances characterised by elaborate and eccentric introductions, often described as being almost orchestral in style. He was especially effective working in a trio fromat, playing with a variety of combinations of

reflecting his poor background

plus sides by affiliated groups and previously unissued material

and including duets with Ruth Brown

and recorded and performed continuously and prolifically in the USA and Europe through the latter half of the 20th century until shortly before his death in 1999

"Tickeration"

and the feel of a wet Saturday afternoon at the dawn of the '70s spent flicking through the racks

Recorded for Cadence Records

Born in Argentina but brought up in New York

demonstrating the peak possibilities of focused creation and trust in those closest to you

Evergreen Ensemble - One Hundred Days Away

Ben Webster

Runaround Sue and The Wanderer