On this day in 1947, Erroll recorded his original "Play, Piano, Play." Play, Piano, Play won the Grand Prix du Disque in France for Erroll Garner in 1949 and was buried in a time capsule in 1957 at the Comedie Francaise in Paris, with Garner present at the ceremonies. | Erroll Garner

To mark the 70th anniversary of Concert By The Sea and 10th anniversary of the release of the complete version of concert, please enjoy listening to the incomparable Geri Allen cook with an all-star band on her Garner inspired version of “Autumn Leaves”. Geri Allen co-founded the Erroll Garner project and co-produced the GRAMMY nominated Complete Concert By The Sea, as well as Ready Take One. | Erroll Garner