Garner's complete 1957 LP Other Voices, (Columbia CL1014) issued here for the first time ever on CD. The album marks Garner's debut recording with orchestral accompaniment. Since he couldn't read music, arrangements were made in association with the famous pianistarranger Nat Pierce (celebrated for his work with Woody Herman). The program presents five well-known standards, as well as five originals by Erroll, including an unforgettable version of his classic tune "Misty". The band includes such important musicians as Herbie Mann, Urbie Green, Hal McKusick, Ray Copeland and Paul Quinichette. As a bonus, we have added trio and solo versions of the same tunes, which can be compared to Garner's approach on the orchestra tracks. Includes 12-page booklet.
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