Artist page · 04/07/2026
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Seven vinyl releases including Concert By The Sea — original 1955 Columbia EPs and later albums attract collectors and audiophiles alike.
Erroll Garner began playing piano by age three and emerged as a formidable jazz figure after moving to New York in 1944. An autodidact, he developed a unique style featuring a swing feeling and hands playing slightly out of sync, making his technique difficult to imitate. His trio included long-time collaborators like bassist Eddie Calhoun and drummer Fats Heard. Garner's repertoire includes well-known ballads such as "Misty" and energetic performances captured in live and studio albums.
He released several albums under major labels like Columbia and MGM, with key recordings such as Concert By The Sea displaying his ability to blend rhythmic drive with lyrical melodies.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Philips · 1966
MGM Records · 1966
Philips · 1965
MGM Records · 1965
Mercury · 1962
ABC-Paramount · 1961
Columbia · 1961
ABC-Paramount · 1961
Columbia · 1960
Columbia · 1960
Columbia · 1959
Columbia · 1959
Columbia · 1958
Philips · 1958
Columbia · 1958
Columbia · 1958
Columbia · 1957
Columbia · 1957
Emarcy · 1956
Allegro · 1956
Columbia · 1956
Grand Award Record Corp. · 1956
Modern Records · 1956
Columbia · 1955
Mercury · 1955
Columbia · 1955
Columbia · 1955
Mercury · 1955
EmArcy · 1955
EmArcy · 1954
Mercury · 1954
Columbia · 1953
Columbia · 1952
Vogue Productions · 1952
Savoy Records · 1951
Columbia · 1950
Dial Records · 1950
Savoy Records · 1950
Atlantic · 1950
CBS · Playlist
The tracks that sum up Erroll Garner's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Live album recorded in 1955, known for its vibrant energy and melodic brilliance. Multiple pressings available including the original Columbia EP from 1955 and Mono LPs.
Compilation encompassing key performances showcasing Garner's swing and jazz-blues style, released by Mack Avenue Records.
Swing-focused collection celebrating Garner's stylistic contributions, issued by Mack Avenue. Appeals to collectors interested in his swinging piano approach.
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Face B
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Just two or three notes in his playing instantly identify it as Erroll's style.— Jazz collectors community
Released in 1955 in the US by Columbia with catalogue number B-883, the 7" 45 RPM EP of Concert By The Sea is an original pressing cherished by collectors, often priced up to 4.35 €.
Campus Concert, issued in 1966 by MGM Records in Italy and the US, includes both stereo and mono LPs with tracks like "Indiana" and "My Funny Valentine", blending live feel and studio precision.
Garner's melodic piano style emphasized swing rhythm with hands offset, creating a unique groove that remains difficult to replicate and recognizable from just a few notes.
The Amsterdam Concert from 1964 was released in stereo and mono formats in the UK and Israel, with prices ranging from 1.28 € to 17.4 € depending on the edition and rarity.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Erroll Garner was a US jazz pianist known for his unique swing style and melodic ballads like "Misty". His innovative playing influenced jazz piano techniques worldwide.
Collector interest peaks for "Concert By The Sea" original pressings from the 1950s, also notable are "Nightconcert" and "Liberation In Swing" vinyl albums.
The 1955 original 7" 45 RPM EP pressing on Columbia with catalog number B-883 is a collector's item available through specialized sellers.
Columbia and MGM were primary labels releasing his vinyl albums in the 1950s and 1960s, along with later reissues by Mack Avenue and BMG Rights Management.
His recordings embrace both swing rhythms and melodic ballads. "Misty" showcases his ballad style while albums like "Concert By The Sea" emphasize swing.
Yes, several albums, notably "Campus Concert" (1966) and "Amsterdam Concert" (1964), were released in stereo LP formats alongside mono versions.
Collectors often seek original pressings from the 1950s for their audio quality and rarity, while later reissues vary in format and value.
He was born in Pittsburgh, US, and the famous "Concert By The Sea" was recorded live in Carmel, California.
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