L.O. V.E. and Misty – 1969
Erroll Garner
An uptempo romp and then his greatest hit
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Erroll Garner (1921-77) was a masterful and unique pianist with an instantly recognizable sound; he said that he was most inspired by the Count Basie Orchestra.
On this appearance from 1969, Garner certainly sounds like a force of nature, starting off with a surprisingly hard-charging version of the Nat King Cole hit “L.O. V.E.”
He finishes with a beautiful version of his most famous composition, “Misty,” which ends up being a bit of a swinger.
There was only one Erroll Garner.
-Scott Yanow
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