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...
September SongNat King Cole and George Shearing
Nat King Cole Sings - George Shearing Plays
2:56
Pick Yourself UpNat King Cole and George Shearing
Nat King Cole Sings - George Shearing Plays
3:08
A Beautiful FriendshipNat King Cole and George Shearing
Nat King Cole Sings - George Shearing Plays
2:40
The Nearness of YouGeorge Shearing
In A Latin Mood (jazz Club)
3:40
Fly Me to the MoonNat King Cole and George Shearing
Nat King Cole Sings - George Shearing Plays
3:28
SerenataGeorge Shearing and Nat King Cole
Nat King Cole Sings - George Shearing Plays
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