Erroll Garner was an American jazz pianist and composer known for his swing playing and ballads. His best-known composition, the ballad "Misty," has become a jazz standard. Garner was born on June 15, 1921, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and was largely self-taught. He had a distinctive playing style that included a strong left hand, rhythmic independence, and the ability to play behind the beat. Despite not being able
... ViacErroll Garner was an American jazz pianist and composer known for his swing playing and ballads. His best-known composition, the ballad "Misty," has become a jazz standard. Garner was born on June 15, 1921, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and was largely self-taught. He had a distinctive playing style that included a strong left hand, rhythmic independence, and the ability to play behind the beat. Despite not being able to read music, Garner's extraordinary ear and memory for music allowed him to have a successful career.
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