ISBN: 9780826417244

Pianist George Shearing is that rare thing, a European jazz musician who became a household name in the US, as a result of the Shearing sound-the recordings of his historic late 1940s qui… More...

Pianist George Shearing is that rare thing, a European jazz musician who became a household name in the US, as a result of the Shearing sound-the recordings of his historic late 1940s quintet. Together with his unique locked hands approach to playing the piano, Shearing's quintet with guitar and vibraphone in close harmony to his own playing revolutionized small group jazz, and ensured that after seven years as Melody Maker's top British pianist, he achieved even greater success in America. His compositions have been recorded by everyone from Sarah Vaughan to Miles Davis, and his best known pieces include Lullaby of Birdland, She and Conception. His story is all the more remarkable because Shearing was born blind. His candid reminiscences include a behind the scenes experience of New York's 52nd Street in its heyday, as well as memories of a vast roll-call of professional colleagues that includes all the great names in jazz. Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Music>Blues,Jazz>Blues,Jazz, Bloomsbury Academic Core >1<

2001, ISBN: 9780826417244

Softcover, PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from… More...

Softcover, PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK., [PU: Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)]<

2005, ISBN: 9780826417244

Trade paperback, New., Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 272 p. Contains: Unspecified. Bayou Jazz Lives S., New York, [PU: Continnuum-3PL]