A prime example of Garner's signature style, this album features his signature block chords, driving rhythm, and penchant for unexpected melodic turns. The track "Blue Moon" became one of his most popular recordings.
- The album was recorded in two sessions: January 10, 1951, and January 12, 1951.
- Columbia Records released the album in early 1951.
- This recording of "Blue Moon" became one of Garner's most well-known interpretations.
Erroll Garner was a jazz pianist known for his innovative approach to harmony and rhythm, and his virtuosic, blues-inflected improvisations. This 1951 album finds him at a peak of his powers, already a celebrated recording artist who would continue to produce popular and critically acclaimed work for decades.
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