Concert By The Sea is Erroll Garner's widely acclaimed piece de resistance. A mixture of originals, show biz, and pop standards are delivered with his unique enthusiasm and spontaneity.
Recorded in a converted church in a military base near Carmel, California in 1955, Concert By The Sea is Erroll Garner's widely acclaimed piece de resistance. A mixture of originals, show biz, and pop standards are delivered with his unique enthusiasm and spontaneity. The recording also features Eddie Calhoun on bass and Denzil Best on drums, and although it was produced using relatively primitive sound equipment, Garner's inventiveness and musical talent have ensured the album has become one of his most notable.
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