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1 Early in Paris 02:59
    by Erroll Garner
2 Tenderly 03:01
    by Walter Gross, Jack Lawrence (Edwin H Morris & Co, Inc.)
3 Someone To Watch Over Me 03:14
    by George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin (Warner Bros, Inc.)
4 What Is This Thing Called Love 02:41
    by Cole Porter (Warner Bros, Inc.)
5 Take the A Train 02:56
    by Billy Strayhorn (State One Songs America)
6 Georgia On My Mind 02:41
    by Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorrell (Peermusic III, Ltd.)
7 Sloe Gin Fizz 02:47
    by Erroll Garner
8 St. Louis Blues 03:04
    by William C. Handy (Handy Bros Music Co, Inc.)
9 My Old Kentucky House 03:06
    by Traditional
10 The Foolish Things 03:13
    by Eric Maschwitz, Jack Strachey (Boosey & Hawkes, Inc.)
11 Lover Man 03:17
    by James Edward Davis, Roger Ramirez, James Sherman (Universal Music Corporation, Inc.)
12 I'm Coming Virginia 02:49
    by Donald Heywood, Will Marion Cook (EMI Robbins Catalog, Inc.)
13 Erroll's Peril 02:32
    by Erroll Garner

About Early in Paris

Pianist legend Erroll Garner's Paris recordings from 1948 are treasures by a pianist with immense class and joyful playing. His romantically leaning style extends to expressions with a witty sense of humor, experimental key-changing treatment of Broadway songs, and considerable direction as a contrasting composer featuring odd melodic and harmonic solutions while staying firm with the traditional stride. One year before this recording, Garner performed on Charlie Parker's famous Cool Blues recording, a Bebop context which many would have considered a point to adhere to the "rules" of Bebop. Garner, however, prints his usual sound on that celebrated 1947 recording, complementing Parker's sound with a unique integrity by staying true to his direction. Later in life, Garner often preferred to play with a trio, but whether in a solo or a trio setting, his style always remained the same; a reliable, entertaining, artistic and warm piano sound.

EU Public Domain Notice
The historical sound recordings included in this release are in the public domain in the European Union. Blue Music Group has created a new digital restoration and mastering of these historical recordings. The digital restoration and mastering by Blue Music Group are protected by applicable copyright and related rights. Rights may differ in other territories, including the United States. This release is not intended for distribution in the United States.

Cover artwork: The original photographic image has been legally assessed as being in the public domain in the EU following the expiry of the applicable 50-year term under Section 49a. The image has been restored, enhanced and colorized by Blue Music Group. © Blue Music Group. All rights reserved.

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Erroll Garner - piano

Articles about Early in Paris

REVIEW: Erroll Garner: Early In Paris

Erroll Garner was one of the savants of jazz who helped define the sound and style of his instrument without ever learning to read music. His brilliance rested in a unique ear, from which he developed a personal and indisputably beautiful approach to the piano that spun beautiful, romantic... Read