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The George Shearing Trio was a jazz group led by British pianist George Shearing. Formed in the late 1940s, the trio achieved widespread success in the 1950s and 1960s with their distinctive blend of swing and bebop. Shearing's intricate yet accessible piano playing, along with the solid rhythm section provided by bassist John Levy and drummer Denzil Best (later replaced by Joe Roland and then Warren Chiasson), created a smooth and melodic sound that appealed to both jazz aficionados and mainstream audiences. The trio's innovative arrangements, often characterized by block chords and Latin rhythms, made them a hit on both recordings and live performances. Their signature tune, "Lullaby of Birdland," became a jazz standard and is still widely recognized today. In addition to their successful career as a trio, George Shearing also collaborated with numerous other artists and continued to perform until his retirement in the late 1990s.
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100 + Essential Jazz Ballads (Masterpieces of Smooth and Relaxing Jazz) [2014]
Song | Duration |
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The Nearness of You | 2:58 |
The George Shearing Collection: 1939-1958 [2012]
Song | Duration |
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So Rare | 2:58 |
The Early Years [2008]
Song | Duration |
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Blue Moon | 3:02 |
Relaxing Jazz Piano [2007]
Song | Duration |
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It's Only a Paper Moon | 5:13 |
Golden Years of Jazz 1948-1955 [2006]
Song | Duration |
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The Nearness of You | 2:58 |
Paper Moon: Songs of Nat King Cole [1995]
Song | Duration |
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Straighten Up and Fly Right | 4:34 |
I'm Thru With Love | 3:52 |
It's Only a Paper Moon | 5:12 |
The Reunion [1976]
Song | Duration |
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Too Marvelous for Words | 4:06 |
Compact Jazz: George Shearing
Song | Duration |
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After You've Gone | 4:20 |
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