The Essence of Erroll Garner

by Erroll Garner

Overview

Columbia Records nurtured the career of Erroll Garner in his later days, with Concert by the Sea still an all-time favorite. For those wanting more, these 12 tracks should somewhat satisfy you, but considering his near Herculean discography, it's only a small piece of the pie, albeit tasty. You do get the evergreens "Lover," "Laura," "April In Paris," and the immortal "Misty" in this stack of standards, lovingly interpreted by Garner. This collection is certainly close to the core, though not comprehensive, of essential Garner. ~ Michael G. Nastos

Product Details

Release Date:	02/01/1994
Label:	Legacy / Sony Music Distribution
UPC:	0074645715520
Rank:	89978

Tracks

1. Poor Butterfly
2. Lover
3. Penthouse Serenade (When We're Alone)
4. Laura
5. Avalon
6. Lullaby of Birdland
7. April in Paris
8. I'll Remember April
9. It's All Right with Me
10. Moonglow
11. Misty
12. If I Had You

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Erroll Garner   Primary Artist,Piano
Fats Heard   Drums
Shadow Wilson   Drums
John Simmons   Bass
Denzil Best   Drums
Wyatt Ruther   Bass
Eddie Calhoun   Bass

Technical Credits

George David Weiss   Composer
E.Y. "Yip" Harburg   Composer
Vincent Rose   Composer
David Raksin   Composer
Richard Rodgers   Composer
Will Jason   Composer
Johnny Burke   Composer
Allen Weinberg   Art Direction
Jerry Shulman   Executive Producer
Kim Gaucher   Computer Graphics
Chris Herles   Remastering,Digital Remastering
John Golden   Composer
Jimmy Campbell   Composer
Ted Shapiro   Composer
Gene DePaul   Composer
Eddie DeLange   Composer
Irving Mills   Composer
Vernon Duke   Composer
Cole Porter   Composer
Patricia Johnston   Composer
Pat Johnston   Composer
Don Raye   Composer
Erroll Garner   Composer
Lorenz Hart   Composer
Didier C. Deutsch   Liner Notes,Compilation Producer
Johnny Mercer   Composer
Val Burton   Composer
Raymond Hubbell   Composer
Reginald Connelly   Composer
Al Jolson   Composer
Buddy DeSylva   Composer
George Shearing   Composer
Will Hudson   Composer