It was a typical recording session for pianist
Erroll Garner. With his regular trio of the period (bassist
Wyatt Ruther and drummer
Fats Heard) plus Candido,
Garner recorded 24 songs (all first takes) on July 27, 1954. 13 of the pieces are on this 1998 CD reissue, including the earliest recorded version of his big hit "Misty." Other highlights include "I've Got the World on a String," a lengthy "7-11 Jump," "There's a Small Hotel" and "I've Got to Be a Rugcutter."
Erroll Garner never recorded an uninspired solo, and this CD is as good a place as any to explore his joyful music. ~ Scott Yanow