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Which other pianist did Erroll Garner mention alongside Earl Hines?

  • Thelonious Monk

  • Oscar Peterson

  • Art Tatum

  • Bill Evans

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Art Tatum was the other pianist mentioned by Erroll Garner alongside Earl Hines. Garner held Tatum in high regard, considering him one of the greatest jazz pianists. Tatum was known for his incredible technical virtuosity, harmonic sophistication, and improvisational brilliance. Garner's admiration for Tatum is evident in his own playing, which often incorporated elements of Tatum's style.
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