What is Erroll Garner's full name?
Erroll Louise Garner
Erroll Garner date of birth:
June 15, 1921
How old was Erroll Garner when died?
55
Where was Erroll Garner born?
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
When did Erroll Garner die?
January 2, 1977
Where did Erroll Garner die?
Los Angels, California, USA
Why did Erroll Garner die?
Cardiac Arrest
How tall is Erroll Garner?
5' 2" (157 cm)
Erroll Garner body shape:
Slim
What color are Erroll Garner's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Erroll Garner's hair?
Black
Is Erroll Garner gay or straight?
Straight
What is Erroll Garner's ethnicity?
Black
What is Erroll Garner nationality?
American
Where did Erroll Garner go to school?
George Westinghouse High School
What is Erroll Garner's occupation?
Radio, Jazz Pianist, Composer
What genre is Erroll Garner's work?
Jazz
What instruments does Erroll Garner play?
Jazz piano, Piano
Erroll Garner brother(s):
Linton Garner
Erroll Garner friends:
Billy Strayhorn, Ahmad Jamal, Leroy Brown, Slam Stewart
Short Biography
Erroll Louis Garner (June 15, 1923 - January 2, 1977) (some sources say 1921) was an American jazz pianist and composer known for his swing playing and ballads. His best-known composition, the ballad "Misty", has become a jazz standard. Scott Yanow of Allmusic calls him "one of the most distinctive of all pianists" and a "brilliant virtuoso". He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6363 Hollywood Blvd.