Name: The Most Happy Piano - The 1956 Studio Sessions
Brand: Erroll Garner

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EJC55781

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2023-03-24

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Erroll Garner

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Jazz

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Essential Jazz Classics

Essential Jazz Classics is a Spanish label that specializes in reissuing classic jazz albums. With a focus on preserving and reintroducing timeless jazz recordings, this label has become an authority in the industry. Their extensive catalog includes albums from legendary artists such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Billie Holiday. As a label operating within the public domain in Europe, Essential Jazz Classics ensures accessibility to these iconic recordings. While there is no specification about the sources used for their masters, rest assured that each release is carefully curated to provide an exceptional listening experience.

Erroll Garner was an American Jazz pianist and composer. Born on June 15, 1921 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, he left an indelible mark on the music world with his unique style and virtuosic piano playing. His career spanned several decades, during which he recorded numerous albums and composed iconic jazz standards. Garner's talent and passion for music continue to inspire generations of musicians to this day. He passed away on January 2, 1977 in Los Angeles, CA, USA.

This release presents the complete 1956 studio sessions by the Erroll Garner Trio. Originally issued on the Columbia albums The Most Happy Piano, The One and Only Erroll Garner, He's Here! He's Gone! He's Garner!and Garner Encores in Hi-Fi, all of which are presented in chronological order.2CD set featuring 29-tracks, including 7 bonus tracks from previous sessions.Generous playing time of 138 minutes.Package includes a 20-page booklet with updated information plus original liner notes and artwork.Considered among the greatest jazz pianists of all time, Erroll Garner was revered not only by the public and his fellow musicians, but also by artists of other disciplines, including actor/film producer Clint Eastwood, who featured the pianist's most famous composition in his 1971 film, Play Misty for Me.ERROLL GARNER piano, AL HALL bass, SPECS POWELL drums.New York, June 7 & September 11, 1956.*BONUS TRACKS (CD2, 9-15): Erroll Garner (p), with collective personnel: Wyatt Ruther, John Simmons (b), Fats Heard, Shadow Wilson (d).Los Angeles and New York, 1951-53.

The Most Happy Piano - The 1956 Studio Sessions

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