George Shearing Quintet
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 including 'September in the Rain', and what was to become his best-known single, 'Lullaby of Birdland' - a song which has gone on to become a jazz standard and has been recorded by numerous artists over the years.
He died in 2011 at the age of 91 and left behind an expansive catalogue of recorded works of well over 100 albums. The music industry has honoured him with numerous awards and accolades including an Ivor Novello Award in 1993 for Lifetime Achievement, and a knighthood in 2007.
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You and the Night and the Music
George Shearing Quintet, The George Shearing Quintet & Brass Choir
Pop - Released by Cat Records on 1 Oct 2021
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The Moon Was Yellow
George Shearing Quintet, The George Shearing Quintet & Brass Choir
Pop - Released by Cat Records on 1 Oct 2021
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The Artist
Latin America - Released by The Artist on 26 Aug 2022
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To the Ends of the Earth
Pop - Released by Cat Records on 1 Oct 2021
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Music Arena
Latin America - Released by maraena arena on 25 Jun 2019
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Cool Jazz Essential
Pop - Released by Sharp Edge Records on 12 Jun 2014
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Amigo Dance
Latin America - Released by Amigo Dance on 2 Nov 2022
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Live Through This
Jazz - Released by LTT brothers music on 15 Jul 2020
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The Night Is Young and You Are so Beatiful
Pop - Released by Cat Records on 1 Oct 2021
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Goodnight, My Love
George Shearing Quintet, The George Shearing Quintet & Brass Choir
Pop - Released by Resona Music on 1 Oct 2021
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Winter Dreams
Latin America - Released by Winter Dreams on 28 Sep 2022
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You and the Night and the Music
Pop - Released by Resona Music on 1 Oct 2021
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The Moon Was Yellow
Pop - Released by Resona Music on 1 Oct 2021
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo