Lullaby of Birdland: The Autobiography of George Shearing

Lullaby of Birdland: The Autobiography of George Shearing
by George Shearing, Alyn Shipton

Lullaby of Birdland: The Autobiography of George Shearing
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Author: Alyn Shipton, George Shearing
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-04
ISBN: 0826460151
Number of pages: 259
Publisher: Continuum

Book Reviews of Lullaby of Birdland: The Autobiography of George Shearing

Book Review: Great biography
Summary: 5 Stars

Well written, laced with subtle humor and offering a true insight into the world of the blind and the misconceptions that seem to plague it! The work reflects not only Shearin's human qualities, but the remarkable beauty of his music. Great book!
Enrique Renard

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 revolutionised 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.

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