Lullaby of Birdland
An Autobiography
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2004
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. (Verlag)
978-0-8264-6015-8 (ISBN)
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. (Verlag)
978-0-8264-6015-8 (ISBN)
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British pianist George Shearing emigrated to the United States in 1947, going on to achieve success in an American jazz world impressed with the accomplishments of the blind musician. In his autobiography he narrates his childhood, his beginnings in music, and his activities and encounters in the w
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 revolutionised 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. As a teenager he joined Claude Bampton's orchestra, and he recounts hilarious anecdotes about the trials and tribulations of this all blind group. By the start of the war years, Shearing was established as one of Britain's most popular and impressive jazz pianists - broadcasting regularly and playing and recording with Stephane Grappelli.
In 1947 he emigrated to the US and started his landmark series of records with his quintet as well as performing classical pieces.
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 revolutionised 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. As a teenager he joined Claude Bampton's orchestra, and he recounts hilarious anecdotes about the trials and tribulations of this all blind group. By the start of the war years, Shearing was established as one of Britain's most popular and impressive jazz pianists - broadcasting regularly and playing and recording with Stephane Grappelli.
In 1947 he emigrated to the US and started his landmark series of records with his quintet as well as performing classical pieces.
George Shearing is an internationally known jazz planist. He is still active on the international stage and in late 1999 filled Carnegie Hall for a gala celebration of his 80th birthday. Alyn Shipton is a writer and broadcaster on jazz.
1. The House in Arthur Street; 2. Shillington Street School; 3. Linden Lodge; 4. Mighty Like the Blues; 5. Swing Street; 6. September in the Rain; 7. Luliaby of Birdland; 8. On the Road; 9. Classical Concerts; 10. Ellie; 11. Two Bodies - One Musical Mind; 12. Today; Key Recordings; Acknowledgements; Index
| Reihe/Serie | Bayou Jazz Lives S. |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 25 illustrations |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 138 x 216 mm |
| Gewicht | 658 g |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte |
| Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Musik ► Jazz / Blues | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-8264-6015-1 / 0826460151 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-8264-6015-8 / 9780826460158 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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