Solos transcriptions : 1944-1949
Book of 14 accurate piano transcriptions from Erroll Garner original recordings
Transcribed by Paul Marcorelles
94 pages
Erroll Garner
1921 - 1977
Erroll Garner was born in Pennsylvania and learnt the piano at the age of 3. In 1944 he reached New-York and began to play in trio, first as the Art Tatum substitute, and then with his own band. He also played a few time alongside with be-bop highlights, although he has never been part of this line of musicians who have truly change jazz conventions. In fact, Erroll Garner has always preserved his own style, characterized by the left hand playing chords on each time, and a very melodic right hand which was often a bit delayed from the beat. These two characteristics are the signature style of Erroll Garner which has been marked by a great versatility and different influences : Stride Piano, ballades, mambo, swing piano…
A pianist highly appreciated by audiences, he possessed a joyful, infectious playing style characterized by a steady left hand—playing a chord on every beat—and a highly melodic right hand that played slightly off the beat. These two traits are the hallmarks of Erroll Garner’s style. His ballad "Misty" remains one of the most frequently performed standards.
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