Erroll Garner played with a grin — and you could hear it. Self-taught and utterly original, he brought rhythm, romance, and joy to the piano like no one else, crafting lush harmonies and mischievous grooves that defied convention. In this episode, we dive into the genius behind Misty, his refusal to read music, and the irresistible charm that made him a favorite of both jazz aficionados and casual listeners. A celebration of pure feel, fearless swing, and unfiltered imagination.

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John Coltrane didn’t just play the saxophone — he searched through it. From the fierce precision of Giant Steps to the cosmic surrender of A Love Supreme, Trane’s music was a quest for truth, divinity, and transcendence. In this episode, we follow his evolution from sideman to spiritual beacon, exploring the discipline, the demons, and the devotion that turned sound into prayer. A portrait of a man who turned breath into revelation.

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Few musicians have demanded as much from themselves — or from their audiences — as Keith Jarrett. A virtuoso of total spontaneity, Jarrett transformed solo performance into a spiritual ritual, turning silence into sound and improvisation into transcendence. In this episode, we explore the restless genius behind The Köln Concert, his defiant artistic choices, and the fragile line he walked between revelation and retreat. A journey through the mind of a pianist who refused to be background music.

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