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Erroll Garner: No One Can Hear You Read
To him, to play... was life
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.
Top Billed Cast
Erroll Garner Self
George Avakian Self
Maurice Hines Self
Ruth Garner Moore Self
Steve Allen Self (archive footage)
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