Erroll Garner
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Summary
Erroll Garner was born on June 15, 1921[1], in Pittsburgh[2]. He died on January 2, 1977[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a pianist[5], composer[6], jazz musician[7], recording artist[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,018 views/month, #6,906 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Homewood Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[13]
- Occupation: musician[14]
- Educated at: Westinghouse High School[15]
- Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16]
- Member of: Erroll Garner All Stars[17], Wardell Gray Quintet[18], Erroll Garner Trio[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Genre: jazz[21]
- Record label: Apollo Records[22], Columbia Records[23], Mercury Records[24], Verve Records[25], Savoy Records[26], EmArcy Records[27], Mack Avenue Records[28], Blue Note[29], Philips Records[30]
- Discography: Erroll Garner discography[31]
- Commons category: Erroll Garner[32]
- Cause of death: cardiac arrest[33]
- Family name: Garner[34]
- Given name: Erroll[35], Louis[36]
- Manner of death: natural causes[37]
- Instrument: piano[38]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Birth name: Erroll Louis Garner[41]
- Name in native language: Erroll Garner[42]
- Start of work period: 1944[43]
- End of work period: 1976[44]
- Height: 1.57 m[45]
Why It Matters
Erroll Garner has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
He has been cited as an influence by Dave Grusin[48], a composer[49], b. 1934[50], of United States[51], awarded the Charles E. Lutton Man of Music Award[52].
FAQs
Where was Erroll Garner born?
Erroll Garner was born in Pittsburgh[2].
Where did Erroll Garner die?
Erroll Garner passed away in Los Angeles[4].
What did Erroll Garner do for work?
Erroll Garner worked as a pianist[5], composer[6], jazz musician[7], recording artist[8], and actor[9].
Where did Erroll Garner go to school?
Erroll Garner was educated at Westinghouse High School[15].
What awards did Erroll Garner receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16].
Who did Erroll Garner influence?
Erroll Garner has been cited as an influence by Dave Grusin[48].