George Shearing
Alyn Shipton looks back over the highlights of pianist George Shearing's recording career.
Jazz Library · BBC Radio 3
August 15, 200929m 49s
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Show Notes
Pianist Sir George Shearing died on 14th February 2011. In an archive interview, he joins Alyn Shipton to look back over the highlights of his recording career, from early triumphs in London to the debut of his famous quintet in America, as well as his long-running partnership with Mel Torme.