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Erroll Garner Quartet: Paris 1972 Copenhagen 1971

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Erroll Garner Quartet: Paris 1972 Copenhagen 1971

Product Features

  • UPC: 8436028695270
  • Format: DVD, COLOR/B&W
  • Runtime: 50 minutes
  • Label: Impro-Jazz
  • Release Date: 2007
  • Special Features: This DVD is compatible with all regions and is presented in both color and black & white formats.

Overview

For the first time on DVD, witness the unparalleled genius of Erroll Garner and his quartet, featuring Ernest McCarty on bass, Jimmie Smith on drums, and José Mangual on percussion. Recorded during their European tours, this DVD includes performances in Paris, France, on May 29, 1972, and in Copenhagen, Denmark, in May 1971. Garner's brilliance on the piano is highlighted through his renditions of jazz classics and his own compositions, including the internationally celebrated "Misty," presented here in three distinct versions.

Interesting

  • Erroll Garner (1921-1977), a jazz pianist admired for his exceptional improvisation skills, crafted a unique style that resonated in both swing and bebop contexts.
  • Garner's ability to play by ear, without ever learning to read or write music, led to the creation of harmonically and melodically unique compositions, with "Misty" achieving worldwide fame.
  • The DVD showcases Garner's versatility, covering songs from different eras and genres, including a remarkable rendition of George Harrison's "Something."

Track List

  • Paris, France, May 29, 1972:

    1. Misty
    2. All the Things You Are
    3. Something
    4. That's My Kick
    5. The Shadow of Your Smile
    6. Earl's Tune
    7. Misty
  • Copenhagen, Denmark, May 1971:

    1. On Green Dolphin Street
    2. The Girl From Ipanema
    3. Misty
    4. Strangers in the Night

Key Credits

  • Pianist: Erroll Garner
  • Bassist: Ernest McCarty
  • Drummer: Jimmie Smith
  • Percussionist: José Mangual

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