Review:
“Concert by the Sea was arguably the finest record pianist Erroll Garner ever made, and he made many – a few outstanding – good recordings.” BR However, this album, recorded live in Carmel California, “with his trio (Eddie Calhoun, bass; Denzil Best, drums) presented a typical Garner program; it was a mixture of originals, show biz, and pop standards delivered with his unique delivery and enthusiasm. The rhythms and brilliant use of tension and release were perfectly captured. And while for many jazz listeners, Garner's deliberate structures were too orchestrated, there was an equal spontaneity in the propulsion of these orchestrations that swung as well as anything.” BR
In addition, while “produced using relatively primitive sound equipment, Garner's inventiveness and musical talent have ensured the album has become one of his most notable.” WK
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