Lullaby of Birdland - George Shearing - 1987

[TheMethusaleh]

Almost one year since his passing. Incredible artist.

[MrBajanplayer]

Danke!

Es hat doch noch jemand einen Sinn, und guten Geschmack, um diese Musik zu lieben.

Vor allem um sie hier hochzuladen.

Nochmals herzlichen DANK !

[omnipotato98]

Please don't call this "easy-listening" or "chill out" music. That's an insult to jazz and to George Shearing.

[rtel123]

@omnipotato98 I hear you. We are so grateful to geepereet for posting, but, like any Jazzoid, probably pays careful attention to every note; the antithesis of "easy" listening. Poor choice of words.

[naturalmystic720]

RIP Sir George shearing. I love this original than which other musical pieces. Thank you.

[amacoea]

bien ahí men...

[rtel123]

What a treat!  George Shearing at his best, with his best piece, and made even better with Niel Swainson's brilliant bass solo in the middle.

[exjazzbassbaz]

i keep coming back to listen to this masterclass.wonderful melodic music from sir george.he will live on in our memories.young bass players take note.niel swainson is a fabulous player.one of the best on this planet.great post many thanks.

[neili360]

Great video. I have an early 80s audio recording of the two of them at the Aspen Music Festival and was always very much impressed with their musical unity. Thanks for sharing. 

[charltonr1]

George always had great bass players. With the original quartet: Al McKibbon. Then in recent years: Brian Torff. At the end: Niel Swainson -- the greatest. There's a superb session, I think on YouTube, of the singer Joe Williams with George and Neil. A masterpiece of a concert.

[charltonr1]

George was not "born blind." He went blind at about age 8.

A unique and unforgettable master of music. Instantly recognizable.

[Sjoaxe]

The man in his own tune! And he knows how to handle his own music.

[jjhgb]

Een van onze lieveling-pianisten in de 1950/1960 jaren !!

[yippie21]

wow.. thanks for posting.

[nirvanarhi]

i am related to him and unfortunately we never met :( his mum was my great great great grandmother:) xx

[kaferere]

How far did you get into this before you realized there was no drummer? Brilliant!

[Abekita]

That's the power of SWING :)

[clembrajt]

@kaferere as a drummer myself, i'm rarely as happy as when i listen to music played without drums where i can tell myself "it's not even needed or missing here" :) you're so right!

[kaferere]

@clembrajt Yeah, it's really difficult IMO to make a thing sound so relaxed when there's no central timekeeper but I guess that's just the talent at this level, making something a lot of us would dread sound so easy. There's a few quirky performances I've heard over the years where you think "is that what I'm hearing?" Wes Montgomery did an album with organist Mel Rhyne and the first 5 mns I didn't realize it was organ at all, it sounded like a second guitar and bass player. Rare birds. b lucky.

[tesubcalle]

@kaferere It's not so much that he didn't have a 'central time-keeper'... the bassist helps keep the rhythm. I don't know how much of a difference this makes to a piano player, but for a vocalist, having a bass player assists with rhythm/tempo and key signature. It's really all you'd need when you get right down to the essentials of 'back-up' instruments.

[kaferere]

@tesubcalle Yes, I agree, the only difference being that when both players are playing "around" the rhythm in certain sections, you really have to have a great sense of where the time is when there is no central "clock" so you both meet convincingly. It's not quite as easy as these guys make it look. It's quite brave to play as a duo without a drummer or percussionist. Not many can pull it off. Great music isn't it?

[tesubcalle]

@kaferere Yes, these guys do make it look easy. You're right: when they do start "playing around", it's brilliant that neither races ahead of the other or lags behind, dragging down the piece or speeding it up. I think that some people are just so gifted, it's like they have an internal metronome, and nothing can throw them. The beat goes on, and they freely extemporize, fully confident they won't lose the rhythm and feel of the piece.

And yes: it is great music!

[ladyknm15]

i love this song i performed it myself

[bottome]

magic

[ZacharyForbesMusic]

In a word...S W I N G I N'!!

[Herme59]

(l)

[pedean1]

I first heard him in the late '50's and immediately went to buy an album. He has always been my favorite jazz pianist and to this day, I have his CD's and enjoy his unique sound. He will be missed.

[xXfalken16Xx]

@pedean1 ....aren't you a little old to know how to use a computer?

[pedean1]

@xXfalken16Xx You sound like a young whippersnapper. I may be old but not stupid!

[BoyJazz1986]

RIP

[MrAlaska67329]

I love it! A great piece played by a great artist.

[exjazzbassbaz]

i feel part of me has gone with SIR GEORGE 60yrs of sheer joy .thanks for the memories.knockout bass from neil.r.i.p.sir george.

[mikethesax]

Absolutely beautiful. 

[rihojo007]

R.I.P., George.

[StrideBatty76]

endless love!

[alphonsemouzon]

A true musical genius was Sir George Shearing! His music will live on forever! R.I.P. George.

[azooosayumi]

Much Love, Thanks & Respect to You for bringing Others Such a limitless Joy & countless layers of feelings, Powerful & Gentle healing to our ears, hearts, minds, vibrations & all that Jazz... Rest & Fly in Peace & Freedom.

[nickeyparadise]

Look at him...He is truly enjoying the precious notes that is coming out of his fingers...he doesn't need any drums playing time and making unneeded noise. It's quiet and perfect.

[Csibon13]

See ya later

[kapkalns]

R.I.P.

[Damoon90]

Bless your soul.

[mojazz58]

RIP and thank you.

[hsdscsds]

RIP Sir.

[chrispotterfan]

R.I.P

[mrchipsusa]

Such memories of talent and joy....

[NormanGiller]

A true genius from the British school of jazz. Rest easy, Master.

[HunterMann]

Rest in peace George.

Among the many jazz trio records in my collection, George Shearing certainly holds a special place. I've enjoyed his music since I was about 11 years old( and that was a thousand years ago).

 Thanks for the treasures you gave to the world.

[SEMILEED]

RIP.

[albbet]

George Shearing will live for ever in our memory. R.I.P.

[iplaydrums18]

RIP George

[penlint]

Sad, another jazz great is gone now.. At least we have his music that will live on forever, I hope.. Thanks for posting this great video!

[penlint]

Sad, another jazz great is gone now.. At least we have his music that will live on forever, I hope..

[TimClamp]

RIP George! X

[jazzandy1]

God Bless you George for all the pleasure you brought to so many with your beautiful music.

One of Nature's Gentlemen!

[trsatrsa100]

always in our hearts.thanks for all that jazz master

[Murrocks]

RIP old friend xx

[missreggae1luv]

RIP Sir George

[joeymunroey]

RIP George!

[PattenDevin]

Neil Swainson Blows My Mind!!

[sophiasteer32]

this is my grandads uncle its true !!!!! he's blind :( hes related to tony steer

[MsJazz68]

What a talented pair. Thanks very much for posting this.

[ClassicalOJazz]

George Shearing = a Jazz Genius. Period.

[johnbresnik]

tribute to Erroll Garner by one of the all-time great jazz piano players playing his most requested piece. Brilliant bass solo...!