George Shearing
Born:
08/13/1919
City:
London
Region:
Battersea
Country:
England
Died:
02/14/2011
Years Active:
1947-2011
Instruments:
Piano
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Sir George Albert Shearing OBE, was a British jazz pianist who for many years led a popular jazz group that recorded for Discovery Records, MGM Records and Capitol Records. Shearing was the composer of over 300 titles, including the jazz standards "Lullaby of Birdland" and "Conception". He was a member of the Bohemian Club and often performed at the annual Bohemian Grove Encampments.
Discography
Released: 1958 |