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George Shearing: Swing Era (DVD)

George Shearing: Swing Era (DVD)

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The leader of one of the most popular combos in jazz during the '50s and early '60s, the blind George Shearing (b.1919) was reputed for his mastery at the piano, an instrument he played in a sophisticated style he termed locked hands. Shearing was also known for the unique sound of his quintet, which featured an unusual lineup, with the vibraphone and guitar tripling the melody. Shearing's very special sound proved fruitful during his heyday, when he was one of the best selling jazzmen around. A notable composer, the blind pianist wrote numbers which have become classics: Lullaby of Birdland, Conception, Consternation ... Among Shearing's other contributions is his pioneering interest in small-group, Afro-Cuban sounds during the '50s, a period when he employed Latin-oriented sidemen such as Mongo Santamaria, Willie Bobo or Cal Tjader. A much-respected artist, he has performed alongside jazz greats such as Oscar Pettiford, Peggy Lee, Wes Montgomery, Mel Torme and Jim Hall.

Besides gathering different clips and soundies featuring the great George Shearing and his combo, this video includes additional numbers showcasing what we could term '50s Swingers: Mel Torme, the Slam Stewart Trio, Slim Gaillard, the Bob Cats and others. In all, a splendid compilation.

Contents

George Shearing: Move; I'll Be Around; Conception; I'll Never Smile Again; Swedish Pastry; Mel Torme: Blue Room; April Showers; You're Driving Me Crazy; You Ought to Be in Pictures; Slam Stewart Trio: Oh Me, Oh My, Oh Josh; Slim Galliard: O'Rooney's Overture; Dynamite O'Rooney; Spanish Melody and Swing; Chile and Beans O'Voutee; Dunkin' Bagel; Laguna; The Bob Cats: Muskrat Ramble; Big Noise From Winnetka; March of the Bobcats; Savoy Blues; Who's Sorry Now; Complainin'; Love's Got Me in a Lazy Mood; Panama Blues; Ralph Flanagan & His Orchestra: Stars and Stripes Forever; Joshua; Giannina Mia; Dixie Jump; Tony Pastor & His Orchestra: Your Red Wagon; Margie; Come On-a My House; Life is So Peculiar; Brother Bill; Oh Marie.

George Shearing, Piano; Mel Torme, Slim Gaillard, Vocals; Ralph Flanagan Orchestra; Tony Pastor Orchestra; Slam Stewart Trio; The Bob Cats.

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