Erroll Garner Jazz Project
“Concert by the Sea” is a live album by pianist Erroll Garner that was originally released by Columbia Records in 1955. The performance was remastered and released in partnership with the Erroll Garner Jazz Project, Sony Legacy, the Magic Shop Studio, and renowned jazz pianist Geri Allen. The remastered album was released as “The Complete Concert by the Sea” and was nominated for a GRAMMY and celebrated the 60 yr. anniversary release at the Monterey Jazz Festival which featured pianists Geri Allen, Jason Moran, and Christian Sands.
Collaboration:
Created a brand style to extend to various promotional materials for the album release. The original 1955 album cover also got a spin and served as inspiration for the logo. EGJP and University of Pittsburgh provided archival images and inspirations,
Album design: Sony
Image credit: Michelle Magdalena
“Erroll Garner personifies the joy of fearless virtuosity and exploration.”
GERRI ALLEN
“Renowned virtuoso jazz pianist Erroll Garner…was a pianist of unequaled exuberance..when it comes to virtuosity, peers maintain Garner was paramount.”
MOJO
“The man for whom the piano was invented.”
NEWSWEEK
Original 1955 album cover
NPR article
Christan Sands Jazz Times
