Contrasts (1954)

About this title: 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, ... read more

Tracks:

1. You Are My Sunshine [Davis/Mitchell]
2. I've Got the World on a String [Arlen/Koehler]
3. 7-11 Jump [Garner]
4. Part Time Blues [Garner]
5. Rosalie [Porter]
6. In a Mellow Tone [Ellington/Gabler]
7. Don't Worry 'Bout Me [Bloom/Koehler]
8. (All of a Sudden) My Heart Sings [Blanvillain/Herpin/]
9. There's a Small Hotel [Rodgers/Hart]
10. Misty [Burke/Garner]
11. I've Got to Be a Rug Cutter [Ellington]
12. Sweet and Lovely [Arnheim/LeMare/Tobi]
13. Exactly Like You [McHugh/Fields]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.