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1. Stompin’ At The Savoy 2:21 8. (All Of A Sudden) My Heart Sings 3:22 15. (There Is) No Greater Love 6:22 Transfers & Production: David Lennick (Andy Razaf–Benny Goodman–Chick Webb– (Laurent Henri Herpin–Harold Rome) (Isham Jones–Marty Symes) Digital Restoration: Graham Newton Edgar Sampson) EmArcy MG 36001, mx Y 10850 Columbia CL 535, mx CO 48888 Discographical information courtesy of The Columbia CL 6259, mx CO 49116 Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago Recorded 27 February 1953, New York Discography by Tom Lord (www.lordisco.com) Recorded 30 March 1953, New York 9. Misty 2:49 16. Will You Still Be Mine? 6:25 2. I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm (Erroll Garner–) (Matt Dennis–Tom Adair) Personnel 4:15 Mercury 70442, EmArcy MG 36001, Columbia CL 535, mx CO 48895 Erroll Garner, piano; Wyatt Ruther, bass; (Irving Berlin) mx Y 10845 Recorded 27 February 1953, New York Fats Heard, drums Columbia CL 6259, mx CO 49120 Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago Recorded 30 March 1953, New York 10. I’ve Got to Be a Rug Cutter 2:22 3. 3:29 (Duke Ellington) (Jimmie Davis–Charles Mitchell) EmArcy MG 36001, mx Y 10844 The Naxos Historical labels aim to make available the greatest recordings of the history of recorded EmArcy MG 36001, mx Y 10852 Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago music, in the best and truest sound that contemporary technology can provide. To achieve this aim, Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago 11. There’s a Small Hotel 3:10 Naxos has engaged a number of respected restorers who have the dedication, skill and experience to 4. I’ve Got the World on a String 4:01 (Richard Rodgers–Lorenz Hart) produce restorations that have set new standards in the field of historical recordings. (Harold Arlen–Ted Koehler) Mercury 70487, EmArcy MG 36001, EmArcy MG 36001, mx Y 10851 mx Y 10843 Also available in the Naxos Jazz Legends series ... Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago 5. Rosalie 2:38 12. Exactly Like You 3:14 (Cole Porter) (Jimmy McHugh–Dorothy Fields) Mercury 70487, EmArcy MG 36001, Mercury 70442, mx Y 10848 mx Y 10487 Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago 13. Lullaby of Birdland 6:59 6. In a Mellotone 4:19 (George Shearing) (Duke Ellington) Columbia CL 535, mx CO 48892 EmArcy MG 36001, mx Y 10854 Recorded 27 February 1953, New York Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago 14. Avalon 4:13 7. Don’t Worry ’Bout Me 5:04 (Vincent Rose–Al Jolson) 8.120661 8.120673 8.120743 (Rube Bloom–Ted Koehler) Columbia CL 535, mx CO 48897 These titles are not for retail sale in the USA EmArcy MG 36001, mx Y 10853 Recorded 27 February 1953, New York Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago NAXOS RADIO Over 70 Channels of Classical Music • Jazz, Folk/World, Nostalgia www.naxosradio.com Accessible Anywhere, Anytime • Near-CD Quality 5 8.120771 6 8.120771 120771bk Garner3 14/5/05 9:35 PM Page 1

ERROLL GARNER The material on this collection dates from before he adopts a lighter touch for most of the song at a dizzying tempo while always sounding dropped in popularity or lost his enthusiasm for Vol.3 three sessions from 1953-54 which resulted in a song. Don’t Worry ’Bout Me is taken at what relaxed. playing music. He remained a major force until ‘Erroll Garner Plays Misty’ Original Recordings 1953-1954 remarkable total of 54 selections, 24 cut on could be called an ‘Erroll Garner ballad tempo’, There Is No Greater Love is taken so slowly illness forced his retirement in early 1975. He 27 July 1954 alone. Both bassist Wyatt Ruther a very slow pace that allows the pianist to draw that at first one wonders whether Garner will be passed away in Los Angeles on 2 January 1977 and drummer Fats Heard made their debuts as out every note and infuse it with his sincere able to hold on to one’s attention throughout at the age of 55. Nearly thirty years later, no Erroll Garner was a true original. No pianist would be the last time he would work regularly members of Garner’s trio on the 27 February emotions. In contrast, All Of A Sudden (My the six minutes. However the pianist’s wit, successor has taken his place and one suspects sounded like him before he rose to prominence as a sideman. 1953 session and they toured regularly with Heart Sings) is normally taken very slow, so creativity and that wonderful Garner sound that that statement will still be true a century in the mid-1940s, and few ever played with his Garner began recording as a leader in late Garner until late 1954. Ruther and Heard Garner treats the song as an exuberant romp make this a highpoint. An uptempo Will You from now. There was only one Erroll Garner. consistent joy. Throughout his career, Garner 1944. By the time he left Stewart’s group, he played quietly and with solid swing, following that fits its title. Still Be Mine ends the collection with outbursts defied several stereotypes. He was always very had developed his own recognizable style. On their leader’s every move for, if they did not pay Misty is heard here in its earliest recording. of joy and some of the happiest choruses one – author of nine jazz books including popular yet never watered down his music. His medium-tempo pieces, he often stated every close attention, they would be immediately lost! It has since been recorded hundreds of times by will ever hear. Jazz On Film, Swing, , Trumpet Kings and Jazz style did not change much after 1950 yet it never beat with his left hand like a chordal rhythm Stompin’ At The Savoy is given a hard- other artists including who made Throughout his career, Erroll Garner never On Record 1917-76 became stale, overly predictable or safe. In a guitar while his right played chords slightly swinging and concise treatment. As was always the definitive vocal version, but all of its time when jazz was being seen as more ‘serious’ behind the beat, creating a distinctive echo the case with Garner, he keeps the melody close tenderness and warmth can be heard in this one and less entertaining, Garner had no trouble effect. On ballads, Garner tended to be by even during his most adventurous moments. beautiful chorus. Duke Ellington’s I’ve Got To exciting large crowds. And although he never rhapsodic and emotional, hinting at cocktail I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm has an Be A Rug Cutter never became a big hit but its learned to read music, he wrote several notable pianists but utilizing much more sophisticated abstract introduction before settling into a explosive joy was a natural for Garner to explore compositions including ‘Misty’. Music seemed chord voicings. In addition, he delighted in medium-tempo groove, one full of passionate and build upon. to magically flow through Erroll Garner, and he creating playful free-form introductions to tunes chordings and witty changes in dynamics. You There’s A Small Hotel features Garner’s gave the impression that he never even needed that did not give hints to his bassist and Are My Sunshine races along at a fast pace and chordal approach to drawing out the melody of to look at the keyboard; all he had to do was sit drummer what song was coming up. Garner’s has a few unexpected key changes that make the a ballad. Exactly Like You is taken slower than down at the piano. unclassifiable style to an extent emulated a music even more dramatic. If there was any usual but proves to be quite effective at the Erroll Garner was born 15 June 1921 in swing era orchestra but he was flexible enough doubt about Garner’s virtuosity, this version of relaxed tempo. . His older brother Linton Garner was to fit into the world of bop too. In 1946 he “You Are My Sunshine” can serve as proof that George Shearing has always loved to imitate a fine pianist although one who settled in recorded a session with and few other pianists have ever been at his level. Erroll Garner for the fun of it, so it is a joy to Canada and never became that famous. Erroll sounded quite comfortable. Garner’s popularity The way that I’ve Got The World On A hear Garner playing Shearing’s biggest hit developed his technique early on and, by the grew steadily during 1945-50 and his fame String starts out, one would swear that it was Lullaby Of Birdland, sounding like himself while time he was ten, he was playing on the radio became international after having a successful going to resolve into a blues instead of a displaying some of the ideas that Shearing with the Kan-D-Kids. After getting out of visit to France in 1948. cheerful swing standard. It is full of unexpected ‘borrows’ now and then. On this performance, school, Garner worked professionally in the One of Garner’s great skills was his ability to mood changes. Rosalie is swung with more Garner gives one the impression that he could Pittsburgh area for a few years including with sit at the piano and record one gem after ferocity than one imagines its composer Cole have played for seventeen minutes rather than the Leroy Brown Orchestra during 1938-41. In another. It was not unusual for him to record Porter ever envisioned. seven without running out of exciting ideas. 1944 he moved to New York and for a year was enough material in one session for two or three Duke Ellington’s In A Mellotone is Avalon starts out with one of the pianist’s most a member of bassist ’s trio. It albums, all first takes, all well worth hearing. reharmonized in colourful fashion by Garner whimsical introductions before he attacks the Original monochrome photo of Erroll Garner from Herman Leonard / Redferns

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ERROLL GARNER The material on this collection dates from before he adopts a lighter touch for most of the song at a dizzying tempo while always sounding dropped in popularity or lost his enthusiasm for Vol.3 three sessions from 1953-54 which resulted in a song. Don’t Worry ’Bout Me is taken at what relaxed. playing music. He remained a major force until ‘Erroll Garner Plays Misty’ Original Recordings 1953-1954 remarkable total of 54 selections, 24 cut on could be called an ‘Erroll Garner ballad tempo’, There Is No Greater Love is taken so slowly illness forced his retirement in early 1975. He 27 July 1954 alone. Both bassist Wyatt Ruther a very slow pace that allows the pianist to draw that at first one wonders whether Garner will be passed away in Los Angeles on 2 January 1977 and drummer Fats Heard made their debuts as out every note and infuse it with his sincere able to hold on to one’s attention throughout at the age of 55. Nearly thirty years later, no Erroll Garner was a true original. No pianist would be the last time he would work regularly members of Garner’s trio on the 27 February emotions. In contrast, All Of A Sudden (My the six minutes. However the pianist’s wit, successor has taken his place and one suspects sounded like him before he rose to prominence as a sideman. 1953 session and they toured regularly with Heart Sings) is normally taken very slow, so creativity and that wonderful Garner sound that that statement will still be true a century in the mid-1940s, and few ever played with his Garner began recording as a leader in late Garner until late 1954. Ruther and Heard Garner treats the song as an exuberant romp make this a highpoint. An uptempo Will You from now. There was only one Erroll Garner. consistent joy. Throughout his career, Garner 1944. By the time he left Stewart’s group, he played quietly and with solid swing, following that fits its title. Still Be Mine ends the collection with outbursts defied several stereotypes. He was always very had developed his own recognizable style. On their leader’s every move for, if they did not pay Misty is heard here in its earliest recording. of joy and some of the happiest choruses one Scott Yanow – author of nine jazz books including popular yet never watered down his music. His medium-tempo pieces, he often stated every close attention, they would be immediately lost! It has since been recorded hundreds of times by will ever hear. Jazz On Film, Swing, Bebop, Trumpet Kings and Jazz style did not change much after 1950 yet it never beat with his left hand like a chordal rhythm Stompin’ At The Savoy is given a hard- other artists including Sarah Vaughan who made Throughout his career, Erroll Garner never On Record 1917-76 became stale, overly predictable or safe. In a guitar while his right played chords slightly swinging and concise treatment. As was always the definitive vocal version, but all of its time when jazz was being seen as more ‘serious’ behind the beat, creating a distinctive echo the case with Garner, he keeps the melody close tenderness and warmth can be heard in this one and less entertaining, Garner had no trouble effect. On ballads, Garner tended to be by even during his most adventurous moments. beautiful chorus. Duke Ellington’s I’ve Got To exciting large crowds. And although he never rhapsodic and emotional, hinting at cocktail I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm has an Be A Rug Cutter never became a big hit but its learned to read music, he wrote several notable pianists but utilizing much more sophisticated abstract introduction before settling into a explosive joy was a natural for Garner to explore compositions including ‘Misty’. Music seemed chord voicings. In addition, he delighted in medium-tempo groove, one full of passionate and build upon. to magically flow through Erroll Garner, and he creating playful free-form introductions to tunes chordings and witty changes in dynamics. You There’s A Small Hotel features Garner’s gave the impression that he never even needed that did not give hints to his bassist and Are My Sunshine races along at a fast pace and chordal approach to drawing out the melody of to look at the keyboard; all he had to do was sit drummer what song was coming up. Garner’s has a few unexpected key changes that make the a ballad. Exactly Like You is taken slower than down at the piano. unclassifiable style to an extent emulated a music even more dramatic. If there was any usual but proves to be quite effective at the Erroll Garner was born 15 June 1921 in swing era orchestra but he was flexible enough doubt about Garner’s virtuosity, this version of relaxed tempo. Pittsburgh. His older brother Linton Garner was to fit into the world of bop too. In 1946 he “You Are My Sunshine” can serve as proof that George Shearing has always loved to imitate a fine pianist although one who settled in recorded a session with Charlie Parker and few other pianists have ever been at his level. Erroll Garner for the fun of it, so it is a joy to Canada and never became that famous. Erroll sounded quite comfortable. Garner’s popularity The way that I’ve Got The World On A hear Garner playing Shearing’s biggest hit developed his technique early on and, by the grew steadily during 1945-50 and his fame String starts out, one would swear that it was Lullaby Of Birdland, sounding like himself while time he was ten, he was playing on the radio became international after having a successful going to resolve into a blues instead of a displaying some of the ideas that Shearing with the Kan-D-Kids. After getting out of visit to France in 1948. cheerful swing standard. It is full of unexpected ‘borrows’ now and then. On this performance, school, Garner worked professionally in the One of Garner’s great skills was his ability to mood changes. Rosalie is swung with more Garner gives one the impression that he could Pittsburgh area for a few years including with sit at the piano and record one gem after ferocity than one imagines its composer Cole have played for seventeen minutes rather than the Leroy Brown Orchestra during 1938-41. In another. It was not unusual for him to record Porter ever envisioned. seven without running out of exciting ideas. 1944 he moved to New York and for a year was enough material in one session for two or three Duke Ellington’s In A Mellotone is Avalon starts out with one of the pianist’s most a member of bassist Slam Stewart’s trio. It albums, all first takes, all well worth hearing. reharmonized in colourful fashion by Garner whimsical introductions before he attacks the Original monochrome photo of Erroll Garner from Herman Leonard / Redferns

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ERROLL GARNER The material on this collection dates from before he adopts a lighter touch for most of the song at a dizzying tempo while always sounding dropped in popularity or lost his enthusiasm for Vol.3 three sessions from 1953-54 which resulted in a song. Don’t Worry ’Bout Me is taken at what relaxed. playing music. He remained a major force until ‘Erroll Garner Plays Misty’ Original Recordings 1953-1954 remarkable total of 54 selections, 24 cut on could be called an ‘Erroll Garner ballad tempo’, There Is No Greater Love is taken so slowly illness forced his retirement in early 1975. He 27 July 1954 alone. Both bassist Wyatt Ruther a very slow pace that allows the pianist to draw that at first one wonders whether Garner will be passed away in Los Angeles on 2 January 1977 and drummer Fats Heard made their debuts as out every note and infuse it with his sincere able to hold on to one’s attention throughout at the age of 55. Nearly thirty years later, no Erroll Garner was a true original. No pianist would be the last time he would work regularly members of Garner’s trio on the 27 February emotions. In contrast, All Of A Sudden (My the six minutes. However the pianist’s wit, successor has taken his place and one suspects sounded like him before he rose to prominence as a sideman. 1953 session and they toured regularly with Heart Sings) is normally taken very slow, so creativity and that wonderful Garner sound that that statement will still be true a century in the mid-1940s, and few ever played with his Garner began recording as a leader in late Garner until late 1954. Ruther and Heard Garner treats the song as an exuberant romp make this a highpoint. An uptempo Will You from now. There was only one Erroll Garner. consistent joy. Throughout his career, Garner 1944. By the time he left Stewart’s group, he played quietly and with solid swing, following that fits its title. Still Be Mine ends the collection with outbursts defied several stereotypes. He was always very had developed his own recognizable style. On their leader’s every move for, if they did not pay Misty is heard here in its earliest recording. of joy and some of the happiest choruses one Scott Yanow – author of nine jazz books including popular yet never watered down his music. His medium-tempo pieces, he often stated every close attention, they would be immediately lost! It has since been recorded hundreds of times by will ever hear. Jazz On Film, Swing, Bebop, Trumpet Kings and Jazz style did not change much after 1950 yet it never beat with his left hand like a chordal rhythm Stompin’ At The Savoy is given a hard- other artists including Sarah Vaughan who made Throughout his career, Erroll Garner never On Record 1917-76 became stale, overly predictable or safe. In a guitar while his right played chords slightly swinging and concise treatment. As was always the definitive vocal version, but all of its time when jazz was being seen as more ‘serious’ behind the beat, creating a distinctive echo the case with Garner, he keeps the melody close tenderness and warmth can be heard in this one and less entertaining, Garner had no trouble effect. On ballads, Garner tended to be by even during his most adventurous moments. beautiful chorus. Duke Ellington’s I’ve Got To exciting large crowds. And although he never rhapsodic and emotional, hinting at cocktail I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm has an Be A Rug Cutter never became a big hit but its learned to read music, he wrote several notable pianists but utilizing much more sophisticated abstract introduction before settling into a explosive joy was a natural for Garner to explore compositions including ‘Misty’. Music seemed chord voicings. In addition, he delighted in medium-tempo groove, one full of passionate and build upon. to magically flow through Erroll Garner, and he creating playful free-form introductions to tunes chordings and witty changes in dynamics. You There’s A Small Hotel features Garner’s gave the impression that he never even needed that did not give hints to his bassist and Are My Sunshine races along at a fast pace and chordal approach to drawing out the melody of to look at the keyboard; all he had to do was sit drummer what song was coming up. Garner’s has a few unexpected key changes that make the a ballad. Exactly Like You is taken slower than down at the piano. unclassifiable style to an extent emulated a music even more dramatic. If there was any usual but proves to be quite effective at the Erroll Garner was born 15 June 1921 in swing era orchestra but he was flexible enough doubt about Garner’s virtuosity, this version of relaxed tempo. Pittsburgh. His older brother Linton Garner was to fit into the world of bop too. In 1946 he “You Are My Sunshine” can serve as proof that George Shearing has always loved to imitate a fine pianist although one who settled in recorded a session with Charlie Parker and few other pianists have ever been at his level. Erroll Garner for the fun of it, so it is a joy to Canada and never became that famous. Erroll sounded quite comfortable. Garner’s popularity The way that I’ve Got The World On A hear Garner playing Shearing’s biggest hit developed his technique early on and, by the grew steadily during 1945-50 and his fame String starts out, one would swear that it was Lullaby Of Birdland, sounding like himself while time he was ten, he was playing on the radio became international after having a successful going to resolve into a blues instead of a displaying some of the ideas that Shearing with the Kan-D-Kids. After getting out of visit to France in 1948. cheerful swing standard. It is full of unexpected ‘borrows’ now and then. On this performance, school, Garner worked professionally in the One of Garner’s great skills was his ability to mood changes. Rosalie is swung with more Garner gives one the impression that he could Pittsburgh area for a few years including with sit at the piano and record one gem after ferocity than one imagines its composer Cole have played for seventeen minutes rather than the Leroy Brown Orchestra during 1938-41. In another. It was not unusual for him to record Porter ever envisioned. seven without running out of exciting ideas. 1944 he moved to New York and for a year was enough material in one session for two or three Duke Ellington’s In A Mellotone is Avalon starts out with one of the pianist’s most a member of bassist Slam Stewart’s trio. It albums, all first takes, all well worth hearing. reharmonized in colourful fashion by Garner whimsical introductions before he attacks the Original monochrome photo of Erroll Garner from Herman Leonard / Redferns

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1. Stompin’ At The Savoy 2:21 8. (All Of A Sudden) My Heart Sings 3:22 15. (There Is) No Greater Love 6:22 Transfers & Production: David Lennick (Andy Razaf–Benny Goodman–Chick Webb– (Laurent Henri Herpin–Harold Rome) (Isham Jones–Marty Symes) Digital Restoration: Graham Newton Edgar Sampson) EmArcy MG 36001, mx Y 10850 Columbia CL 535, mx CO 48888 Discographical information courtesy of The Jazz Columbia CL 6259, mx CO 49116 Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago Recorded 27 February 1953, New York Discography by Tom Lord (www.lordisco.com) Recorded 30 March 1953, New York 9. Misty 2:49 16. Will You Still Be Mine? 6:25 2. I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm (Erroll Garner–Johnny Burke) (Matt Dennis–Tom Adair) Personnel 4:15 Mercury 70442, EmArcy MG 36001, Columbia CL 535, mx CO 48895 Erroll Garner, piano; Wyatt Ruther, bass; (Irving Berlin) mx Y 10845 Recorded 27 February 1953, New York Fats Heard, drums Columbia CL 6259, mx CO 49120 Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago Recorded 30 March 1953, New York 10. I’ve Got to Be a Rug Cutter 2:22 3. You Are My Sunshine 3:29 (Duke Ellington) (Jimmie Davis–Charles Mitchell) EmArcy MG 36001, mx Y 10844 The Naxos Historical labels aim to make available the greatest recordings of the history of recorded EmArcy MG 36001, mx Y 10852 Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago music, in the best and truest sound that contemporary technology can provide. To achieve this aim, Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago 11. There’s a Small Hotel 3:10 Naxos has engaged a number of respected restorers who have the dedication, skill and experience to 4. I’ve Got the World on a String 4:01 (Richard Rodgers–Lorenz Hart) produce restorations that have set new standards in the field of historical recordings. (Harold Arlen–Ted Koehler) Mercury 70487, EmArcy MG 36001, EmArcy MG 36001, mx Y 10851 mx Y 10843 Also available in the Naxos Jazz Legends series ... Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago 5. Rosalie 2:38 12. Exactly Like You 3:14 (Cole Porter) (Jimmy McHugh–Dorothy Fields) Mercury 70487, EmArcy MG 36001, Mercury 70442, mx Y 10848 mx Y 10487 Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago 13. Lullaby of Birdland 6:59 6. In a Mellotone 4:19 (George Shearing) (Duke Ellington) Columbia CL 535, mx CO 48892 EmArcy MG 36001, mx Y 10854 Recorded 27 February 1953, New York Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago 14. Avalon 4:13 7. Don’t Worry ’Bout Me 5:04 (Vincent Rose–Al Jolson) 8.120661 8.120673 8.120743 (Rube Bloom–Ted Koehler) Columbia CL 535, mx CO 48897 These titles are not for retail sale in the USA EmArcy MG 36001, mx Y 10853 Recorded 27 February 1953, New York Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago NAXOS RADIO Over 70 Channels of Classical Music • Jazz, Folk/World, Nostalgia www.naxosradio.com Accessible Anywhere, Anytime • Near-CD Quality 5 8.120771 6 8.120771 120771bk Garner3 14/5/05 9:35 PM Page 2

1. Stompin’ At The Savoy 2:21 8. (All Of A Sudden) My Heart Sings 3:22 15. (There Is) No Greater Love 6:22 Transfers & Production: David Lennick (Andy Razaf–Benny Goodman–Chick Webb– (Laurent Henri Herpin–Harold Rome) (Isham Jones–Marty Symes) Digital Restoration: Graham Newton Edgar Sampson) EmArcy MG 36001, mx Y 10850 Columbia CL 535, mx CO 48888 Discographical information courtesy of The Jazz Columbia CL 6259, mx CO 49116 Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago Recorded 27 February 1953, New York Discography by Tom Lord (www.lordisco.com) Recorded 30 March 1953, New York 9. Misty 2:49 16. Will You Still Be Mine? 6:25 2. I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm (Erroll Garner–Johnny Burke) (Matt Dennis–Tom Adair) Personnel 4:15 Mercury 70442, EmArcy MG 36001, Columbia CL 535, mx CO 48895 Erroll Garner, piano; Wyatt Ruther, bass; (Irving Berlin) mx Y 10845 Recorded 27 February 1953, New York Fats Heard, drums Columbia CL 6259, mx CO 49120 Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago Recorded 30 March 1953, New York 10. I’ve Got to Be a Rug Cutter 2:22 3. You Are My Sunshine 3:29 (Duke Ellington) (Jimmie Davis–Charles Mitchell) EmArcy MG 36001, mx Y 10844 The Naxos Historical labels aim to make available the greatest recordings of the history of recorded EmArcy MG 36001, mx Y 10852 Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago music, in the best and truest sound that contemporary technology can provide. To achieve this aim, Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago 11. There’s a Small Hotel 3:10 Naxos has engaged a number of respected restorers who have the dedication, skill and experience to 4. I’ve Got the World on a String 4:01 (Richard Rodgers–Lorenz Hart) produce restorations that have set new standards in the field of historical recordings. (Harold Arlen–Ted Koehler) Mercury 70487, EmArcy MG 36001, EmArcy MG 36001, mx Y 10851 mx Y 10843 Also available in the Naxos Jazz Legends series ... Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago 5. Rosalie 2:38 12. Exactly Like You 3:14 (Cole Porter) (Jimmy McHugh–Dorothy Fields) Mercury 70487, EmArcy MG 36001, Mercury 70442, mx Y 10848 mx Y 10487 Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago 13. Lullaby of Birdland 6:59 6. In a Mellotone 4:19 (George Shearing) (Duke Ellington) Columbia CL 535, mx CO 48892 EmArcy MG 36001, mx Y 10854 Recorded 27 February 1953, New York Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago 14. Avalon 4:13 7. Don’t Worry ’Bout Me 5:04 (Vincent Rose–Al Jolson) 8.120661 8.120673 8.120743 (Rube Bloom–Ted Koehler) Columbia CL 535, mx CO 48897 These titles are not for retail sale in the USA EmArcy MG 36001, mx Y 10853 Recorded 27 February 1953, New York Recorded 27 July 1954, Chicago NAXOS RADIO Over 70 Channels of Classical Music • Jazz, Folk/World, Nostalgia www.naxosradio.com Accessible Anywhere, Anytime • Near-CD Quality 5 8.120771 6 8.120771 ERROLL GARNER PLAYS MISTY 8.120771 Original 1953-1954Original Recordings MISTY PLAYS GARNER ERROLL Erroll Garner, piano•WyattRuther, bass•Fats Heard,drums www. NOTES ANDFULLRECORDING DETAILS INCLUDED Newton byGraham Restoration Digital Transfers andProductionbyDavid Lennick h 6 WillYou StillBeMine? 16. (ThereIs)NoGreaterLove 15. Avalon 14. LullabyOfBirdland 13. ExactlyLike You 12. I’ve GotTo Cutter BeARug 10. 1 There’sASmallHotel 11. .Misty 9. Sings (AllOfASudden)MyHeart 8. Don’tWorry ’BoutMe 7. InAMellotone 6. Rosalie 5. I’ve GotTheWorld OnAString 4. You AreMySunshine 3. I’ve GotMyLove To KeepMeWarm 2. .Stompin’AtTheSavoy 1. & g 05NxsRgt nentoa t Design:RonHoares 2005 NaxosRightsInternationalLtd naxos.com 2:49 4:13 2:38 4:19 3:14 6:59 3:29 3:10 6:25 5:04 2:21 6:22 2:22 Made intheEU 4:01 3:22 4:15 Vol.3 65:02 ADD Total Time

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