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Erroll Garner: No One Can Hear You Read
To him, to play... was life
Genres
DocumentaryMusic
Overview
In a triumphant career that lasted forty years Erroll Garner pushed the playability of the piano to its limits, developed an international reputation, and made an indelible mark on the jazz world. And yet, his story has never been told. Until now. The film explores Erroll's childhood in Pittsburgh; his meteoric rise in popularity while playing on 52nd street, New York's famed jazz epicenter; the origins of his most famous album (Concert By The Sea) and his most famous composition (Misty); his singular, virtuosic piano style; and his dynamic personality, both on and off the stage.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
53 min
Release Date
2013-04-09
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
7
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Erroll Garner
Self
George Avakian
Self
Woody Allen
Self
Maurice Hines
Self
Ruth Garner Moore
Self
Steve Allen
Self (archive footage)
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