Erroll Garner - My Fair Lady Medley

[fnathan1]

This is superb - but I found out something interesting when Erroll Garner signed his autograph for me in London in 1962: He was left-handed!

How about that?

[MrAlaska67329]

i am mesmorized by the sheer joy he experiences when he plays. He is truly one of the best musicians not only of his time, but up to and through the modern jazz musicians today.

[dizzypuppy]

@MrAlaska67329 Absolutely!

[efuers01]

Thank you for posting this timeless medley. I absolutely love the way he plays. He is my favorite jazz pianist of all time

[dizzypuppy]

@efuers01 Mine too! And you're more than welcome!

[MUSSAHCAN]

On time everytime i listen to it! I always finish my worldly experience listening to Erroll Garner w/ "Concert by the Sea" a Masterpeice! Yes a black Native American man did it! Free Our History and Thee shall be fullfilled by the same Degrees! Logic not Morallity is needed for this journey Kill the putrid ego and let the Sun shine in!

[MUSSAHCAN]

Since descovering Erroll Garner i can truly say his playing sends chills down my spine! He was and still remains rellevant to today in my oppinion as the Michael Jackson of the Keys! It is clear Racism, to hell w/ legalities is the cause of this man not being highlighted in any Jazz shows i have seen in over 30 years of my life! TY poster of this great contribution to a very much intentionally distorted History as told by Godly Ordained, by who (?) Generals!

[chafinette]

Eroll is my ghost, I dream him playing piano, thanks for this video, he is a GE-NIUS !!!

[Musicmania1968]

amazing

[Stevorific1]

Erroll Garner=Joy

[mako162]

His fantastic sense of rhythm has not yet been surpassed.

[QuincyCHL]

Great performance !!! A genius.

[slapmyfunkybass]

the greatest improviser of them all

[11777766]

Garner was so great--a pianist genius, with a special way of playing that gets you every time. This medly is foolproof and solid.

[11777766]

Garner was so great--a pianist genius, with a special way of playing that gets you every time.

[007cabbie]

My father and I are really enjoying Erroll. Thank you so much!

[dizzypuppy]

@007cabbie You're more than welcome!

[marmiteboy99]

What a player. My very favourite pianist. Such and unique sound. There has been no one quite like him.

[MrThebmel88]

thanks for the post. his music make me glad im not deaf

[5lowrollD]

Wish there was a little more volume. But thanks so much for this. . . one of the great performances ever seen in jazz. This Man really shows you how its done.

[rimbaud04]

Este hombre me hace llorar de candor. Ver sus ojitos iluminados y enamorado de su musica me enternece hasta las lagrimas. Le susurra cariciosamente a su piano. Le sale musica de la piel. Que maravilla ver a un ser humano feliz con lo q hace. Verlo cada dia me levanta el espiritu y asi puedo comenzar revitalizado mi jornada. Grande Erroll.!!!

[rimbaud04]

Es conmovedor ver a un hombre feliz y apasionado con su instrumento. Un pianista q toca con las dos manos. Que buen alimento para el alma y los sentidos. Gracias, muchas gracias.

[WTF723]

love this. it might look effortless, but check out how much he's sweating....he's working hard!

[themusicbuff]

I was feeling a bit fed up 5 mins ago in my office at work. Now i feel recharged again. Thanks Erroll!!

[cutiepotatoes92]

Thats really cool. I like this guy.

[SalMessina1]

Fantastica...

Grazie

[youkali22]

watch for the improv ending !! only possible with other musicians who shared his joy and communication.

[ashifo07]

Grew up with this music in the 50's. My brother played Garner, Brubeck,Peterson, Shearing, over and over again. I could not understand how he could like music which did not have someone singing words. And although I like all types of music I thank my brother for THIS. Brilliant. Vale Erroll.

[MrShunyata]

Just came across all this incredible EG after years of forgetting him. What a lucky kid I was -- I realize now -- my mom was a singer who retired young to have a family and my dad loved jazz and 'stereo' equipment. Garner's self-taught genius among many other greats filled the houses of my youth...God Bless EG!

[Renagade70]

The first time I've heard of Erroll Garner was one late night. I was watching Classic Arts Showcase. Indeed this is classic. I love it when he makes grunts or talks when he tickles those ivorys.

[wolkowy1]

Excellent swinging! Bravo!

[PervisJohnson]

This man would cut 4 entire albums in one day. They would give him list of songs to play cold. He'd do most in one take. Compare that to rock "musicians" who take months or years to do one simple-minded CD.

[mahoose6]

ERROLL GARNAHHHHHHH!!! :)

[diggerguru]

This is real jazz of Mr.Garner! hypnotherapy ! inimitable !

[donnajazz]

Good to see that Erroll G. is of all times.....

I love him since my twelfth year when my parents gave me his LP One world concert.

[rkzduke]

This is amazing. To me this type of jazz is what its all about, improvisation without meandering too far off course which I think so many jazz musicians do. 'Cannot see the forest for the trees' so to speak. Errol Garner sees it all.

[chewingsisgay]

they dont make 'em like this anymore

[BrunoJazzmanLeicht]

Still unbelievable -- a piano player touched by God. Apart from the brilliant, effortless performance, I especially dig those wonderful close-ups of his face -- a man deeply in love with his music and the audience.

Feel free to drop by my little swingin jazz site. The link is in my profile.

Thanks a bunch for the stunning clip.

See you,

BrewLight

[whatani]

'On the street where you live' - the first half of this video, is a master class in pure swing. His playing had a unique quality and he never tries to impress anyone with dazzling technique. Check out 'September Song' if you can find it.

[reduxmisc]

This is it!

None of that plikety plik jazz.

[multisimple]

this guy is a monster!!!

[54spiritedwill54]

Fantastic!!!

[ashifo07]

I'm 64 y.o. and have been listening to this stuff since I was about 10. This is pure joy. Thanks to the "Posters" and to YouTube. Now I sit in front of my PC each night and watch these guys. This is as good as it gets.

[VJCZAJA]

unbelievable!!! pure joy!!

[longtallsallie08]

i love youtube

[twigythelumberjack]

wow.. thank you to EErroll.. you just reminded me of the joy in life... the spirit never dies... :-) yay!!

[jomarbon]

Erroll is simply playing sexy piano:D. Noone can imitate him. The most fascinating thing is his sense of harmonies, to have improvisation and to find back to the theme. No Jazzer did it like him. Outstanding as always!!!

[majberit]

Check out "Gunde on Garner", They play in the spirit of Garner, a hommage to the great master...

[donnajazz]

You tell it like it is!!!!

[laminate27]

Great stuff. I saw on Youtube a while back two more Jennine and penthouse serande but cannt seem to find them anymore - help!

Thanks

[ladynfsoffice]

I TOTALLY agree with you 'dizzypuppy'...Erroll Garner is one of the very BEST jazz pianists EVER! Thanks SO MUCH for sharing this 'My Fair Lady' medley!

[dizzypuppy]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed!

[janskysh]

song is great, but i wonder why they needed to be all sweat. lights were too bright and too hot? inefficient air circulation? I feel like i'm also so hot too...

[ladynfsoffice]

Speaking as a musician and singer, I understand the "sweat' the great Mr. Erroll Garner has...many think that playing the piano is 'playing' and not work. Also, if you listen to the precise notes Mr. Garner is striking, he NEVER misses a note, and that takes WORK. He is an exceptional pianist, and he expresses his notes not only with precision, but a heavier strike to the notes. I hope this helps you, no harm intended. I also believe the hot lights contribute, as with any performers on stage.

[judgey47]

Erroll always perspired when he was playing - he certainly gave it his all. Anyway, get past the sweat and appreciate a genius if you will. Enjoy! Andrew

[xredxrain]

whenever i feel loads of sweat on my face, i feel so uncomfortable. but he looks really happy playing ^^D

[August1977]

Who made him wear that suit and tie!? It looks so uncomfortable..

[tobyTCK]

yesss

[tobyTCK]

yesss

[tobyTCK]

yesss

[vinylman4533]

Errol made the piano talk and in such great language!

[sb6613]

My thanks

[sam990]

i like this...rather alot.

[klactv]

Very nice, but for once I find my great friend Erroll a bit heavy handed; I prefer the My Fair Lady album Oscar Peterson made around 1960, with the ultra light touch he had then.

[searcherboy]

This KICKS ASS.

[egrosz]

Fantastic!!!

[donnajazz]

Every time I listen to Erroll G. i think this is the best music I ever heard.......Thanks very muchhhhh

[dizzypuppy]

You're welcome! That's how I sometimes feel too. He just breeds joy somehow.