George Shearing
The highly respected jazz pianist and composer George Shearing was born just
after WWI and was blind from birth. He began piano lessons at the age of three
and trained at Linden Lodge, a local school for the blind. His talent soon began
to show and as a young adult he was drafted into various ensembles led by
leading musicians of the day - these included the Welsh bandleader Harry Parry
and the acclaimed violinist Stéphane Grappelli.
In 1947 Shearing emigrated to the USA and after forming the George Shearing
Quintet his career blossomed. He recorded some of his major hits incl...
Fly Me to the MoonNat King Cole and George Shearing
Nat King Cole Sings - George Shearing Plays
3:28
Sweet and LovelyGeorge Shearing and Marian McPartland
Getting In The Swing Of Things
3:07
The Nearness of YouGeorge Shearing
The Swingin's Mutual!
3:40
Lonely MomentsGeorge Shearing and George Shearing Quintet
Verve Jazz Masters 57
3:21
I'll Remember AprilGeorge Shearing
Lullaby Of Birdland
Love Is Just Around the CornerGeorge Shearing and George Shearing Quintet
Conception
2:41
