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George Shearing's Holiday Set On Piano Jazz

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Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz

George Shearing's Holiday Set On Piano Jazz

In a 2001 session, Shearing and host Marian McPartland reminisce about seasons gone by and play holiday songs, including "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" and "Away In A Manger."

George Shearing In The Studio

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Alt.Latino Lays Out A Sonic Altar For Dia De Los Muertos

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Alt.Latino Lays Out A Sonic Altar For Dia De Los Muertos

Celebrate Saturday's holiday (and, by extension, lost loved ones) with laughter, tears and music.

Alt.Latino Lays Out A Sonic Altar For Dia De Los Muertos

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George Shearing: The 1995 'Morning Edition' Interview

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A Blog Supreme

George Shearing: The 1995 'Morning Edition' Interview

In 1995, the late great jazz pianist George Shearing had cause to celebrate. He was 75 — meaning he had already been pleasing audiences for over 50 years — and he had a new album to mark the occasion. He spoke to NPR host Bob Edwards.

Listen Now: George Shearing On NPR's 'Morning Edition,' 1995

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Remembering George Shearing

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Remembering George Shearing

The London-born, U.S.-based writer of the jazz standard "Lullaby of Birdland" was far from a one-hit wonder. A renowned piano player and composer, he absorbed bebop's language into an elegant personal style despite blindness since birth. He was 91.

Remembering George Shearing

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Remembering The Composer Of 'Lullaby Of Birdland'

George Shearing, the ebullient jazz pianist who wrote the standard "Lullaby of Birdland," died Monday in Manhattan of congestive heart failure. He was 91. Associated Press hide caption

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Remembering The Composer Of 'Lullaby Of Birdland'

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George Shearing, the jazz pianist who wrote the standard "Lullaby of Birdland" and amused audiences for decades on both sides of the Atlantic, died Monday. Fresh Air remembers Shearing with excerpts from a 1986 interview.

Remembering The Composer Of 'Lullaby Of Birdland'

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Swing Into The Holidays On Piano Jazz
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Holiday Music

Swing Into The Holidays On Piano Jazz

Marian McPartland and her guests from seasons past share their favorite memories when they're not performing Christmas classics and original holiday tunes. Guest artists include George Shearing, Tony DeSare, Renee Fleming, Cleo Brown and Dena DeRose.

Swing Into The Holidays On Piano Jazz

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George Shearing On Piano Jazz

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Studio Sessions

George Shearing On Piano Jazz

In Shearing's second appearance on the program from 1987, host Marian McPartland reminisces with her fellow countryman about obscure British tunes, and the two have fun re-harmonizing "God Save the Queen." Shearing also sings and plays Cole Porter's "After You," and the two end with a two-piano version of "Indiana."

George Shearing On Piano Jazz

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Basic Jazz Record Library

George Shearing: 'Verve Jazz Masters 57'

George Shearing is perhaps best known as the inventor of a unique quintet sound that combined piano, vibraphone, electric guitar, bass, and drums. He also influenced the development of small-combo Afro-Cuban jazz. This album focuses on Shearing's MGM period, when he was at the height of his popularity.

George Shearing: 'Verve Jazz Masters 57'

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