Erroll Garner - Solo in New York 1944-45The title speaks for itself. Piano solos by the legendary Erroll Garner recorded in the early stages of his distinguished career. These rare recordings predate his Bop credentials by a few months prior to his jam sessions with Charlie Parker and other pioneers. Although best known for his trio works throughout the Fifties these classic recordings illustrate his technique and depth of expression beautifully.

In the period covered by this set

plus his Top 10 duets with Rose Maddox "Loose Talk" & "Mental Cruelty"

but it's certainly a substantial and representative showcase for one of the great piano stylists of the genre

The Famous Ward Singers

George Benson and Wilton Felder

presents all the colors and sounds of the instrument he adores and of which he is the master: the accordion

Acrobat has already showcased her work during the early 1940s with the orchestras of Gene Krupa and Stan Kenton ("Anita O'Day - The Early Years 1941-45" ADDCD3098)

Other composers on this recording come from the Romantic era - Céar Franck

Earl Coleman - Early Years: The Collection 1946-56 / Earl Coleman was one of a coterie of fine African-American jazz and R&B crooners who came to the fore during the post-war era

"Nine-String Guitar Blues" and "Mississippi's Big Joe Williams & his Nine-String Guitar" from 1957 through to 1962

This is the second of those sets

It features all her career hits including Tall Paul