"Magician" collects previously unissued Garner material, surfacing decades after his death. It's a posthumous release of solo piano work, showcasing his singular improvisational genius.
- The tapes for "Magician" were discovered in a storage unit owned by Erroll Garner's late sister, bringing these recordings to light more than 40 years after Garner's passing.
- This release features solo piano performances, a format Garner famously championed throughout his career, demonstrating his distinctive harmonic vocabulary and rhythmic inventiveness.
- The album was released by Mack Avenue Records, a label known for its commitment to contemporary and historical jazz recordings.
Erroll Garner was an American jazz pianist and composer known for his virtuosic improvisations and unique, stride-influenced style. He was a prolific recording artist and a beloved live performer for decades, widely regarded as one of the great pianists of the 20th century.
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