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Lullaby of Birdland

By George Shearing

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Lullaby of Birdland

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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.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
274
Release Date:
2005-02-25
Publication Date:
2005-02-25
Publisher:
Continnuum-3PL
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0826417248
ISBN13:
9780826417244
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
349 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
15 cm
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