Yesterdays 1944-1949

by Garner,Erroll

Overview

Pianist Erroll Garner's formidable technique and exuberant approach was largely developed by the time he made his first solo recordings in 1944. YESTERDAYS begins with these sides, and follows Garner's recorded work--in both trio and solo piano formats--through 1949. Garner's penchant for blending the vigorous rhythms of swing with elements of ragtime, popular song, and advanced bop harmonies endeared him to a wide audience. His range, which spans from "old-timey" ("The Blue Room") to sentimental balladry ("For You") to impressionistic tone-poems ("Pastel"), is readily apparent with this eclectic batch of tunes. As he would throughout his career, Garner distinguishes himself here as both a spirited composer (on his "Boogie Woogie Boogie" and "Fratonality" the influence of Fats Waller can be heard) and as an interpreter of popular show tunes. YESTERDAYS is heavy on the latter, with Garner lending his lush phrasing and keen rhythmic sense to readings of Hoagy Carmichael's "Stardust," Gershwin's "Somebody Loves Me," and Fields-McHugh's "I'm in the Mood for Love." Historically speaking, the appeal of both his talent and the repertoire on these early sides make it clear that Garner's star was set to soar.

Product Details

Release Date:	03/19/2002
Label:	NAXOS
UPC:	0636943252826

Tracks

1. Blue Room
2. I'm in the Mood for Love
3. Boogie Woogie Boogie
4. Yesturdays
5. Loot to Boot
6. (Back Home Again In) Indiana
7. Stardust
8. Laura
9. Somebody Loves Me
10. Frantonality
11. Full Moon and Empty Arms
12. For You
13. Memories of You
14. Trio
15. Pastel
16. Penthouse Serenade (When We're Alone)
17. Blue Lou

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Erroll Garner   Primary Artist
John Levy   Bass
Harold "Doc" West   Drums
Jackie Mills   Drums
Irving Ashby   Guitar
Wardell Gray   Sax (Tenor)
John Simmons   Bass
Lou Singer   Drums
Nick Fatool   Drums
Red Callender   Bass

Technical Credits

David Lennick   Compilation Producer,Producer,Transfers
Irving Mills   Composer
Edgar Sampson   Composer
George Gershwin   Composer
Erroll Garner   Composer
Andy Razaf   Composer
Jerome Kern   Composer
Ballard MacDonald   Composer
Graham Newton   Digital Noise Reduction
Joe Burke   Composer
Ron Hoares   Design
Will Jason   Composer
Winston Rodney   Composer
Richard Rodgers   Composer
David Raksin   Composer
Dorothy Fields   Composer
Al Dubin   Composer
Jimmy McHugh   Composer
Ted Mossman   Composer
Hoagy Carmichael   Composer
Buddy DeSylva   Composer
Mitchell Parish   Composer
Eubie Blake   Composer
Johnny Mercer   Composer
Val Burton   Composer
Peter Dempsey   Liner Notes
Red Callender   Composer
Otto Harbach   Composer
James F. Hanley   Composer
Buddy Kaye   Composer