Erroll Garner - Overture To Dawn Volume 3

Review by Rafael Castillo

Overture To Dawn Volume 3 by Erroll Garner: A Jazz Gem That Still Swings Alright, let’s talk about Overture To Dawn Volume 3 by the legendary Erroll Garner. Released in 1952 on Blue Note (you know, the label with that iconic logo everyone tries to imitate), this album is a masterclass in jazz piano. If you’re into bop, swing, or just someone tickling the ivories like they mean it, this one’s for you. And hey, even if jazz isn’t your jam, stick around—this record might change your mind. First off, props to Paul Bacon for the design and Leonard Feather for the liner notes. They didn’t phone it in, which is impressive considering how often people do exactly that. But really, the star here is Erroll Garner himself. Dude could make a piano sound like an entire orchestra having the time of its life. His playing? Effortless but not lazy, complex but not pretentious. It’s like he sat down at the keys thinking, “Let’s have some fun,” and then BAM—magic happened. Now, onto the tracks. With a tracklist longer than my grocery list, I’ll focus on two standouts: "On the Sunny Side of the Street" and "Erroll's Reverie." Why these two? Because they stuck with me like gum under a shoe—but in a good way. "On the Sunny Side of the Street" feels like walking through Central Park on a crisp autumn morning. You’ve got your coffee in hand, no plans to be anywhere soon, and suddenly everything clicks. The melody floats along so smoothly you almost forget there aren’t any lyrics. Almost. But who needs words when you’ve got Garner weaving magic with his fingers? This version doesn’t just play; it dances. By the end, you’ll wanna grab someone and waltz—even if you don’t know how. Then there’s "Erroll's Reverie," which sounds like what happens when you mix daydreaming with late-night philosophizing. It starts soft, almost hesitant, like Garner’s testing the waters. Then BAM—it blossoms into something rich and layered, kinda like opening a box of chocolates and finding all your favorites inside. There’s a warmth to it that makes you feel seen, even though it’s just a piano doing its thing. Weird, right? But also kind of beautiful. The rest of the album? Solid gold. Tracks like "I Hear a Rhapsody" and "Autumn Mood" keep things fresh without ever feeling repetitive. Oh, and shoutout to "Gaslight"—that one’s got swagger for days. Honestly, every song has its own vibe, yet they all fit together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle someone actually finished. So why does Overture To Dawn Volume 3 still matter today? Well, because music like this doesn’t age—it evolves. Listening to it now feels like stepping back in time while somehow staying firmly planted in the present. Plus, let’s face it: we could all use more albums where the artist clearly loved making them as much as Garner did here. Final thought? If aliens ever invade Earth, we should blast them with this album instead of nukes. Chances are, they’ll either surrender immediately or ask for sheet music. Either way, win-win.

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Artist: Erroll Garner
Album: Overture To Dawn Volume 3

Jazz

1952

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Autumn Mood
I Surrender, Dear
Gaslight
Erroll's Concerto
A Lick and a Promise
Opus 1
Overture To Dawn
The Clock Stood Still
On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Duke For Dinner
I Got Rhythm
On the Sunny Side of the Street
All the Things You Are
Duke for Dinner
Erroll's Concerto
Erroll's Reverie
I Hear A Rhapsody
Fast Company
I Surrender Dear
The Fighting Cocks
Gas Light
A Lick And A Promise
All The Things You Are
Floating On A Cloud
Floating on a Cloud
Opus
Yesterdays
Erroll's Reverie
You Were Born To Be Kissed

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Erroll Garner - I Surrender Dear

Erroll Garner - I hear a rhapsody

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Catalog Numbers

LP 5007, BLP 5007
LP 5014, BLP 5014
LP 5008, BLP 5008
LP 5016, BLP 5016
LP 5015, BLP 5015

Labels

Blue Note

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Vinyl
LP
10"

Companies

Role	Company
Pressed By	Plastylite
Record Company	Blue Note Records

Credits

Role	Credit
Liner Notes	Leonard Feather
Piano	Erroll Garner
Design	Paul Bacon

Notes

First catalogue number on cover, second on labels.
Recorded at Timme Rosenkrantz apartment, NYC, December 14, 1944 (A1, A2) and December 10-12, 1944 (B).
First Category on cover, second on labels.
Recorded at Timme Rosenkrantz apartment, NYC, November 24, 1944 (A2), December 10-12, 1944 (B1), December 20, 1944 (B2) and December 23, 1944 (A1) [jazzdisco.org].
Recorded at Timme Rosenkrantz apartment, NYC, November 18, 1944 ('Floating On A Cloud'), November 22, 1944 ('Autumn Mood'), December 10-12, 1944 ('Erroll's Concerto') and December 14, 1944 ('I Surrender, Dear') [jazzdisco. org].
'Blue Note Records, 767 Lexington Ave., New York 21, N. Y.' address on rear cover, 'Blue Note Records 767 Lexington Ave NYC' address on center labels
Recorded at Timme Rosenkrantz apartment, NYC, December 14, 1944 (B1), December 20, 1944 (A2, B2), December 23, 1944 (A1)

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched): BN-LP-5007 A 9M [the Plastylite "ear"]
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched): BN-LP-5007 B 9M [the Plastylite "ear"]
Matrix / Runout (Label side A): BN 5007-A
Matrix / Runout (Label side B): BN 5007-B
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched): BN-LP-5014 A 9M [the Plastylite "ear"]
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched): BN-LP-5014 B 9M [the Plastylite "ear"]
Matrix / Runout (Label side 1): BN 5014-A
Matrix / Runout (Label side 2): BN 5014-B
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched): BN-LP-5008 A 9M [the Plastylite "ear"]
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched): BN-LP-5008 B 9M [the Plastylite "ear"]
Matrix / Runout (Label side A): BN 5008-A
Matrix / Runout (Label side B): BN 5008-B
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched): BN-LP-5015 BA 9M [the Plastylite "ear"]
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched): BN-LP-5015 AB 9M [the Plastylite "ear"]
Matrix / Runout (Label side 1): (BN 5014-BA)
Matrix / Runout (Label side 2): (BN 5014-AB)

About Erroll Garner

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American Jazz pianist and composer, born 15 June 1921 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA and died 2 January 1977 in Los Angeles, CA, USA.

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Erroll Louis Garner

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Overture To Dawn Volume 3* by Erroll Garner is a hidden gem in jazz history. Released in 1952 on Blue Note, it showcases Garner's incredible piano skills blending styles like bop, swing, and piano jazz. What’s fascinating is that the album includes multiple takes of some tracks, like "I Hear A Rhapsody" and "All The Things You Are," giving listeners a peek into Garner’s creative process. Plus, the liner notes were written by Leonard Feather, a legendary jazz critic, adding even more depth to this classic record. It’s like stepping back in time to the heart of jazz innovation.