Erroll Garner performing his original composition “No More Shadows” with his trio for a Jazz 625 BBC broadcast in London. Listen to a studio version of “No More Shadows” on the recently remastered and expanded Closeup In Swing, from the Octave Remastered Series. Available on all streaming platforms: https://www.errollgarner.com/closeupinswing-share | Erroll Garner

Erroll Garner performing "Laura" in 1964 for the BBC Jazz 625 programme. Garner first recorded "Laura" as a single for Savoy Records in 1945. That 1945 recording was Garner's first breakout hit, getting him international recognition and spurring his career as a touring artist. "Laura" remained a staple in Garner's live performances. | 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