“Erroll is a singer on the piano.” - Chick Corea This clip from Erroll Garner’s performance of his original composition “Dreamy” showcases the pianist’s flowing, lyrical melody lines. His strong sense of melody is one reason why vocal versions of his songs became so popular, as was the case with “Misty” and “No More Shadows”. | Erroll Garner

"Misty" written by Erroll Garner in 1954. Erroll Garner (piano), Eddie Calhoun (bass) & Kelly Martin (drums) Live in Brussels, Belgium 1963 | Jazz Improvisers

Erroll Garner performing “Penthouse Serenade” with Eddie Calhoun on bass and Kelly Martin on drums live on Jazz 625. From his earliest years, Erroll Garner's relationship with music was defined by an intuitive genius. By four, he was recreating melodies on the piano by ear, soon revealing a photographic memory for sound. He could absorb a lengthy and intricate piece after a single hearing, later performing it with flawless recall. This innate ability meant he never learned to read music, buildin