Paris Impressions, Vol. 1

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Recorded in 1958 and Released as a TWO-CD Set. Features the Trio of Erroll Garner (Piano), Edward Calhoun (Bass) and Kelly Martin (Drums). Includes the Songs: ' I Love Paris' 'la Vie En Rose', 'the Last Time I Saw Paris' and 'la Petite Mambo'. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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Average customer rating: For Garnerites only... Highly reccomended Atrocious

Paris Impressions, Vol. 1 Erroll Garner Manufacturer: Tristar ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000020C9 Release Date: 1995-09-23

Tracks:

1. Song from Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart?)
2. I Love Paris
3. French Doll
4. Don't Look for Me
5. Louise
6. Farewell to Paris
7. Left Bank Swing
8. Cote D'Azur

Album Details

Recorded in 1958 and Released as a TWO-CD Set. Features the Trio of Erroll Garner (Piano), Edward Calhoun (Bass) and Kelly Martin (Drums). Includes the Songs: ' I Love Paris' 'la Vie En Rose', 'the Last Time I Saw Paris' and 'la Petite Mambo'.

Customer Reviews:

For Garnerites only..........2004-08-19

Okay, in fairness I should mention that I bought the original LP set when it came out way back when. Over time it became a favorite, until someone relieved me of it several years ago. This is the main reason I purchased the CD.

Having said that I must admit, upon review, that much of Mr. Ferris' complaints are justified. The overall sound isn't the best -- especially on the first disc where EG pounds on the harpsichord to the extent that it's an overbearing mess. The second disc, however, is a gem! His rendition of "Paris Blues" makes up for his heavy-handed technique on the first set and the entire disc is filled with treats (and wonderful memories, for me, at least!).

One and a half stars for the first set; 4 and a half for the second.

Highly reccomended.......2004-02-27

Do not think twice: Paris Impressions is a fantastic album. Stating that it is a poor recording is misleading. Paris Impressions is on par with other live recordings of it's day. If you have heard live jazz recordings from the 50's, and the quality was tolerable to you, then you should have no problem listening to this album. Garner's playing is of course outstanding, and any jazz lover will find themselves feeling at home when listening to Paris Impressions.

Atrocious.......2002-02-24

Do not buy this 2-CD set unless you can tolerate atrocious recording quality.

Students of the great masters can certainly learn from any examples of their works, but no one will ever listen to this set for enjoyment. The sound is uniformly muddy. And Garner's harpsichord work on four of his original compositions sounds as if the instrument were being played in a tunnel.

It's difficult to believe that anyone actually listened to this set before releasing it. Most of the material is available on other recordings.

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