My first two years of high school (decades ago!), were spent in Fairmont WV. The city had a cultural program that brought various artists to the area, and George Shearing was one of them. I don't really recall the event, except that it was one of the few of the series I really enjoyed. This clip is the first chance to actually get a glimpse at how he thinks musically, and it's fascinating!
Well, folks . . . this great Shearing clip is a brief graduate seminar in harmony & composition , , , I'm just an amateur pianist & drummer . . . but I damn sure know when I'm hearing "HIS MASTER'S VOICE".
How many modulations are there? Only special people like the gentle G. Shearing can figure it out. It sounds simple, doesn't it (say especially compared to O Peterson)? Listen to Robert Schumann for delightful simplicity and uncanny heartfelt structures like his little epilogues and canons at the end of his collections of pieces
No doubt... We,ve lost many giants in Jazz through the years, no one is exempt from that. The only thing we can bank on is what they leave behind. Billy Taylor and George Shearing where exceptional musicians and more than that they where very humbled individuals. They will be deeply missed, thank God for what they have left us cats that really dig their music and appreciated their talent. Again, may they rest in peace...
@eyetube7 Hah I was writing that before the great man himself mentioned the Inventions. If only I could say great minds think alike - i don't think that would quite dignify this man's style!
Look at Billy Taylor's expression as he watches Shearing. You can see the sheer delight and admiration for this man. I'd love to see it all, with Marian McPartland, too. Great stuff!
I was a kid in the 50's and I grooved on R&B but one day I heard this wonderful sound of "George Shearing"and I discovered "Jazz". Loved it,loved it,and still love it. Out of all the things that I would of liked to have been is a musician.
My first two years of high school (decades ago!), were spent in Fairmont WV. The city had a cultural program that brought various artists to the area, and George Shearing was one of them. I don't really recall the event, except that it was one of the few of the series I really enjoyed. This clip is the first chance to actually get a glimpse at how he thinks musically, and it's fascinating!
calSJH 3 days ago
i talked to his wife!
holapeople24 6 months ago
@Audi0Phil Moonlight Serenade - as played by the Glenn Miller Orchestra
bigbu33ard 7 months ago
@Audi0Phil the continental
taylor110ce 7 months ago
love it !!!
johanneskersthold 7 months ago
Anyone know what Milt Buckner piece Shearing is playing at 1:13 ?
JackTheAce1 8 months ago
Well, folks . . . this great Shearing clip is a brief graduate seminar in harmony & composition , , , I'm just an amateur pianist & drummer . . . but I damn sure know when I'm hearing "HIS MASTER'S VOICE".
Gary in Arizona
garysaddleback 8 months ago
Wonderful !!
Palomablanca2008 8 months ago
How many modulations are there? Only special people like the gentle G. Shearing can figure it out. It sounds simple, doesn't it (say especially compared to O Peterson)? Listen to Robert Schumann for delightful simplicity and uncanny heartfelt structures like his little epilogues and canons at the end of his collections of pieces
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Dfrankjazz 1 year ago
The Jazz world lost two great giants Billy Taylor and George Shearing. Their music and legacy will live on... R.I.P.
Jazzhog 1 year ago
@Jazzhog Got that right!
Guitfiddlejase 1 year ago
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No doubt... We,ve lost many giants in Jazz through the years, no one is exempt from that. The only thing we can bank on is what they leave behind. Billy Taylor and George Shearing where exceptional musicians and more than that they where very humbled individuals. They will be deeply missed, thank God for what they have left us cats that really dig their music and appreciated their talent. Again, may they rest in peace...
Jazzhog 1 year ago
1 dislike here = justin bieber on youtube
lakatoeh10 1 year ago
niiiiiiice!
MRTAYLORWALL 1 year ago
what is the piece? 6:47 ? was that Chopin?
theromanpraetorian 1 year ago
@theromanpraetorian Slow movement of the Franck Symphony
Jazzdog40 1 year ago
I love the part where he uses autumn leaves to illustrate the different bass lines. A great pianist.
eyetube7 2 years ago
@eyetube7 Yes indeed. The first version he plays with the arpeggiated bass - sounds almost like one of Bach's Inventions.
hugleberthumperdink 1 year ago
@eyetube7 Hah I was writing that before the great man himself mentioned the Inventions. If only I could say great minds think alike - i don't think that would quite dignify this man's style!
hugleberthumperdink 1 year ago
George Shearing, A little bit of heaven on earth. Wunnerfull!
bombaaaah 2 years ago
What can I say except the man is a genius! I love all his arrangements.
Author of "Compendium of Over 2000 Jazz Pianists"
arnie409 2 years ago 2
Look at Billy Taylor's expression as he watches Shearing. You can see the sheer delight and admiration for this man. I'd love to see it all, with Marian McPartland, too. Great stuff!
karinablacktie 2 years ago 7
Five Stars to all three! Thanks for this.
Streamline09 2 years ago 3
Absolute Genius
Skyblueginger 2 years ago 4
What a blessings.
goldenfingersmusic 2 years ago 3
nice video i love it. I learn something just by listening. Thanks for posting videos such as this. All three players are MONSTERS!!!!!!!
josh78413 2 years ago 4
absolutely incredible
silljax 2 years ago 2
Wonderful!
nuevotangoensamble 2 years ago 3
this is a precious video, thank you
Bergunthera 2 years ago 6
I loved him when I was 18years now I am 58years
old ,I do still love him and ever.
glennyatch 3 years ago 3
George Shearing is a genius!!!!!
s22s55s88 3 years ago
What a pleasure -- a glimpse of genius.
kneelwatson 3 years ago 2
This is great. Amazing video
lilbits 3 years ago 2
what a gem this video is. Thank you!
knotty75 3 years ago
I was a kid in the 50's and I grooved on R&B but one day I heard this wonderful sound of "George Shearing"and I discovered "Jazz". Loved it,loved it,and still love it. Out of all the things that I would of liked to have been is a musician.
lairdlord 3 years ago 2