The self-taught, stylistically distinct jazz pianist who sued his record label and became a trailblazer for artists’ rights and wrote “Misty” on an airplane in 1954… Erroll Garner of course ! He would have been 102 today, Happy Birthday Mr Garner !🎂 Watch the full concert on Qwest TV via link in bio. | Qwest TV

“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