Lullaby of Birdland: The Autobiography of George Shearing
by George Shearing, Alyn Shipton
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Author: Alyn Shipton, George ShearingEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-04-27
ISBN: 0826460151
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Continuum
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- ISBN13: 9780826460158
- Condition: USED - Good
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Book Review: A charming and often funny autobiography
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a delightful book by one of the finest jazz pianists in the world. Born blind in Britain, in a poor neighborhood in London, who would have guessed that Mr. Shearing would end up becoming one of the true jazz greats? It's a remarkable story, made all the more enjoyable by his boundless sense of humor. The book is full of stories of practical jokes and delightful reminiscences of the other fine musicians Mr. Shearing has had the pleasure of playing with. There is not a huge amount of in-depth history or musical theory in here, this is a fun, light read, but Mr. Shearing's character shines through as does his relentless optimism about life. In a delightful touch, my copy of the book includes a braille sticker on the third page, which has Mr. Shearing's name on it. If you close your eyes and run your fingers over the sticker, and then try to imagine playing the piano, it makes Mr. Shearing's life and achievements all the more remarkable.
Summary of Lullaby of Birdland: The Autobiography of George Shearing
Pianist George Shearing is that rare thing, a European jazz musician who became a household name in the US, as a result of the ?Shearing sound??the recordings of his historic late 1940s quintet. Together with his unique ?locked hands? approach to playing the piano, Shearing?s quintet with guitar and vibraphone in close harmony to his own playing revolutionized small group jazz, and ensured that after seven years as Melody Maker?s top British pianist, he achieved even greater success in America. His compositions have been recorded by everyone from Sarah Vaughan to Miles Davis, and his best known pieces include ?Lullaby of Birdland?, ?She? and ?Conception?. His story is all the more remarkable because Shearing was born blind. His candid reminiscences include a behind the scenes experience of New York?s 52nd Street in its heyday, as well as memories of a vast roll-call of professional colleagues that includes all the great names in jazz.Instruments & Performers Books
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