One of my happiest moments in 1962, when I just had immmigrated from Germany to California, turned out to be an evening at the San Francisco 'Blackhawk' with HIM and the Quintet on stage.
Jack Kerouac wrote in "On the Road": "He was our God".
So he was mine and still is.
When he left us and became immortal, a piece of my very personal musical universe left with him. Thank you for your wonderful upload, bobjazz11 !
When he was gone Dean pointed to the empty piano seat. "God's empty chair," he said. On the piano a horn sat; its golden shadow made a strange reflection along the desert caravan painted on the wall behind the drums. God was gone; it was the silence of his departure. It was a rainy night. It was the myth of the rainy night. Dean was popeyed with awe. RIP George Shearing 13/8/19 - 14/02/11
When he was gone Dean pointed to the empty piano seat. "God's empty chair," he said. On the piano a horn sat; its golden shadow made a strange reflection along the desert caravan painted on the wall behind the drums. God was gone; it was the silence of his departure. It was a rainy night. It was the myth of the rainy night. Dean was popeyed with awe. RIP George Shearing 13/8/19 - 14/02/11
Actually the correct personnel from this 1950 Snyder Transcription is Don Elliott-vibes (Margie Hyams' replacement), Chuck Wayne-guitar, Denzil Best-drums John Levy-bass (still with us at 97 and even older than Sir George at 90!)
Yes! KILLER- Bless you for posting- also, Denzil Best on drums, Incredible Chuck Wayne-Guitar, Dick Hyams -vibes.... wonder why the piano didn't self- ignite after Shearing's searing run... Ha HA!
I first heard the quintet in the early fiftys and quickly fell in love with the sound . Sadly other then the blind Brit I don't know who the rest of the players are
im not a fan of jazz, but it always calms me down, and when i heard this song on tv at 4 oclock in the morning, i fell asleep to it, its very nice and soothing, hes a great artist
This takes me back to his old "MGM" days, when I bought my first shellac disc. and I've been listening to this guy for 55 years! The flip side to this was "As Long as there's Music". Play on George - play on.
Boss drummer stands up when he plays.
mathesmania 2 months ago
Beautiful music performed in such a gentle way.
Roger Plafkin-Plafkin Farms, Ada, Michigan
plafkinfarms 3 months ago
One of my happiest moments in 1962, when I just had immmigrated from Germany to California, turned out to be an evening at the San Francisco 'Blackhawk' with HIM and the Quintet on stage.
Jack Kerouac wrote in "On the Road": "He was our God".
So he was mine and still is.
When he left us and became immortal, a piece of my very personal musical universe left with him. Thank you for your wonderful upload, bobjazz11 !
noisyfan 4 months ago
one of his best of all time!
TheDonald122 8 months ago
You don't hear stuff like this today.
johnkoenig74 8 months ago
To have this here when I need it is a treasure. Is it possible to note the wonderful man who wrote this song...Alec Wilder? Thank you
Ilenowsmusic 9 months ago
thanks SIR GEORGE.you will always be around.god bless .r,i,p,
exjazzbassbaz 1 year ago
Sad we don't have music such as this today .. I long for the sweet and gentle sound.. RIP ..
nicholasmaxwell1
nicholasmaxwell1 1 year ago
Sad we don't have music such as this today .. I long for the sweet and gentle sound.. RIP ..
nicholasmaxwell1 1 year ago
RIP. Brilliant and kind man.
Streamline09 1 year ago
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kevinastraw 1 year ago
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kevinastraw 1 year ago
Thanks to you tube, he'll always be around...
jim95437 1 year ago
RIP George
honeybee7700 1 year ago
R I P MR. SHEARING
babyblack98 1 year ago
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When he was gone Dean pointed to the empty piano seat. "God's empty chair," he said. On the piano a horn sat; its golden shadow made a strange reflection along the desert caravan painted on the wall behind the drums. God was gone; it was the silence of his departure. It was a rainy night. It was the myth of the rainy night. Dean was popeyed with awe. RIP George Shearing 13/8/19 - 14/02/11
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When he was gone Dean pointed to the empty piano seat. "God's empty chair," he said. On the piano a horn sat; its golden shadow made a strange reflection along the desert caravan painted on the wall behind the drums. God was gone; it was the silence of his departure. It was a rainy night. It was the myth of the rainy night. Dean was popeyed with awe. RIP George Shearing 13/8/19 - 14/02/11
drumgold23 1 year ago
Bless you George and thanks for all the wonderful years of fantastic music. You'll be miss and remembered fondly.
alliezgirl 1 year ago
Gods Speed, you'll be missed by a lot of great players, Peace to you George.
sz3rd 1 year ago
funny when I was a kid I thought that brush sound was background static, but have always loved listening to George
DrFeelRotten 1 year ago
Beautiful, but I think the engineer didn't like vibes, they're usually up a bit to blend with the guitar and block chords .... Still great!
pianatar 1 year ago
I love to play the locked hand style voicing shearing is doing - its beautiful
ManielDemFef 1 year ago
Even at 90 years old, Sir George is still playing....just not publicly as he is enjoying his retirement.
larrykseattle 1 year ago
am going to make a beat out this is song is sick
MaGicXBeatS 2 years ago
If ever I'm feeling blue I come here and listen to this. I first heard him on a 78 in the late forties! Such a great distinctive sound.
colinhotham 2 years ago 7
Actually the correct personnel from this 1950 Snyder Transcription is Don Elliott-vibes (Margie Hyams' replacement), Chuck Wayne-guitar, Denzil Best-drums John Levy-bass (still with us at 97 and even older than Sir George at 90!)
hepcat2009 2 years ago
George Shearing...Forget my question:-)
BigRayBonz 2 years ago
Yes! KILLER- Bless you for posting- also, Denzil Best on drums, Incredible Chuck Wayne-Guitar, Dick Hyams -vibes.... wonder why the piano didn't self- ignite after Shearing's searing run... Ha HA!
sitarnut 2 years ago
So sad, tat he isn't "around" any longer ... Wolf
wolf175 2 years ago 4
Sweeeeet! I love this guy and what a killer band!
Bopalena 2 years ago
The great Al McKibbon on bass.
frankpearce 2 years ago
I first heard the quintet in the early fiftys and quickly fell in love with the sound . Sadly other then the blind Brit I don't know who the rest of the players are
can any one help me on that
Marty
martinbeckthefirst 2 years ago
im not a fan of jazz, but it always calms me down, and when i heard this song on tv at 4 oclock in the morning, i fell asleep to it, its very nice and soothing, hes a great artist
bulletz4life 2 years ago
His Cuban recordings are great too during this era.
z978ady 2 years ago
as i have said before nobody plays block chords better than george he is the greatest
mrmusichead 3 years ago
Incredible. Truly magnificent.
DunhillHilton 3 years ago
Shearing is my absolute favorite jazz pianist! None, better!
straightarrow 3 years ago
This takes me back to his old "MGM" days, when I bought my first shellac disc. and I've been listening to this guy for 55 years! The flip side to this was "As Long as there's Music". Play on George - play on.
glyserinski 3 years ago 3