Actually I've discovered that we agree..you said with TWO hands he could span 2 octaves... a 13th and a 13th = 16..two octaves... Good-Day to you sir.
Much has been said about Erroll Garner's left hand, and I won't stop that trend. Although his right hand was popping and swinging with every note, Garner's left hand had a guitar-esque quality to it that I have NEVER heard in any other piano player before or since. Notice how he graces the keys when he plays four to the bar, and how he adds more dynamics and force when he returns to more traditional piano comping. Love his solong too, but his left hand was one-of-a-kind!
@jazzmusic1937 Don't be daft..no-one can span 2 octaves with one hand... Fats Waller could span a 13th, Erroll could probably do the same. For non -musicians a 13th is 13 of the white keys on a piano.. George Shearing said shaking hands with Fats was like shaking hands with a bunch of bananas!
erroll had such an amazing hand span if he put both hands thumb to small finger it would strech 3 octaves amazing that he had the technique and ideas to match
Does someone have any of the following recordings (maybe just audio, would be fine) to post on youtube? They are all brilliant: Erroll's Blues, Erroll's Bounce, and Stairway to the Stars. All by the GENIUS ERROLL, on solo piano.
love - in it, through it, from it. I absolutely love to watch him play. what a soul, such powerful character, not just playing for people, always joyously playing WITH them. that is love. - marcoNuovo
@marconuovo i feel the same! to just watch him play makes me so happy because he was happy by doing his work! faboulos!!! a lot of musicians could learn from such an intention and dedication to music and songs. unbeatable
Actually, I've discovered that you got ME talking balls now..13 and 13 are 26 so, that IS over THREE octaves with two hands...
priapus56 8 months ago
Actually I've discovered that we agree..you said with TWO hands he could span 2 octaves... a 13th and a 13th = 16..two octaves... Good-Day to you sir.
priapus56 8 months ago
Much has been said about Erroll Garner's left hand, and I won't stop that trend. Although his right hand was popping and swinging with every note, Garner's left hand had a guitar-esque quality to it that I have NEVER heard in any other piano player before or since. Notice how he graces the keys when he plays four to the bar, and how he adds more dynamics and force when he returns to more traditional piano comping. Love his solong too, but his left hand was one-of-a-kind!
splanky87 1 year ago
Magical!
11papabear11 1 year ago
Earl Garner had a way of playing that would make any musician take notice.Especially his left hand.Lot of rhythum.
afterburner14 1 year ago
sorry about the previous comment he only had a 2 octave span
jazzmusic1937 2 years ago
@jazzmusic1937 so he had an octave in each hand?
llwayneio 1 year ago
@jazzmusic1937 Don't be daft..no-one can span 2 octaves with one hand... Fats Waller could span a 13th, Erroll could probably do the same. For non -musicians a 13th is 13 of the white keys on a piano.. George Shearing said shaking hands with Fats was like shaking hands with a bunch of bananas!
priapus56 8 months ago
erroll had such an amazing hand span if he put both hands thumb to small finger it would strech 3 octaves amazing that he had the technique and ideas to match
jazzmusic1937 2 years ago
I always wanted yp play 10th in the left hand. I could mdo c to e, but not d tp f#. it is great for waKING bass lines. hcsoej
hcseoj 2 years ago
Does someone have any of the following recordings (maybe just audio, would be fine) to post on youtube? They are all brilliant: Erroll's Blues, Erroll's Bounce, and Stairway to the Stars. All by the GENIUS ERROLL, on solo piano.
yvesami 3 years ago
Sanctified!
yvesami 3 years ago
love - in it, through it, from it. I absolutely love to watch him play. what a soul, such powerful character, not just playing for people, always joyously playing WITH them. that is love. - marcoNuovo
marconuovo 3 years ago 7
Marconuovo: ESTA TODO DICHO. You said it! Amen.
yvesami 3 years ago
@marconuovo i feel the same! to just watch him play makes me so happy because he was happy by doing his work! faboulos!!! a lot of musicians could learn from such an intention and dedication to music and songs. unbeatable
odysseetheater 1 year ago
Erroll Garner's music is so cool.
54spiritedwill54 3 years ago 5
TIMELESS.. TOTAL CLASS!!!
bigslick45 3 years ago
What a genius!
He reminds me of the old cartoons where the keys would run right off the piano!
SModikoane 3 years ago 2
never thought I see a video of this! I grew up on listening to Errol when I was a kid and thinking of being a piano player one day - love his feel.
walteradamson 3 years ago
Absolument génial , que dire de plus de cet immense artiste mort trop tot , il aurait pu nous épater encore davantage
0683DXZO 4 years ago
"Where or When" ... played by many others but rarely as superbly as this interpretation ... pity it's cut short here on youtube.
drxl44 4 years ago
Erroll Garner's music is so cool.
vinylman4533 4 years ago
unique genius
stevelovesjazz 5 years ago