Music
George Shearing, the British-born pianist who recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of his American residency, has reached almost every prestigious peak to which an artist can aspire, but he is not ready to relax on his laurels.
May 22, 1988
Three months in front of his 69th birthday, George Shearing is back up to his old tricks, transforming the familiar jazz repertoire into visions of sheer magic.
May 7, 1988
Entertainment & Arts
The capacity of jazz to reach easily across generations was on full display Sunday at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.
Nov. 26, 2002
THE NEW GEORGE SHEARING QUINTET “That Shearing Sound” Telarc * * * It’s been 20 years since Shearing first recorded his patentable “sound,” an urbane front-line blend of vibes, guitar and piano that, it’s interesting to note, was suggested to the pianist in 1947 by the late Leonard Feather.
Oct. 30, 1994
How does the old saying go? Be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it.
April 17, 1989
Obituaries
George Shearing, a top British jazz artist, came to the U.S. in 1946, then hit on a musical formula that established him in the jazz world and made him one of its leading artists for half a century.
Feb. 15, 2011
George Shearing dies at 91; jazz pianist
Archives
Pianist George Shearing, who composed the iconic jazz standard “Lullaby of Birdland,” and writer Michael Holroyd received British knighthoods in the New Year’s Honors List published today.
Dec. 30, 2006
George Shearing isn’t straying too far from his roots these days.
April 16, 1994
* * * 1/2 George Shearing, “Lullabye of Birdland,” View/Video ($29.95).
Sept. 20, 1992