Jazz
Recorded between 1980 & 1991
George Shearing (piano); Mel Torme, Ernestine Anderson, Carmen McRae (vocals); Hank Jones, Marian McPartland (piano); Jim Hall (guitar); Neil Swanson, Brian Torff (bass); Jeff Hamilton, Donny Osbourne (drums)
Includes liner notes by Fred Bouchard.
The same qualities that have made George Shearing one of the most distinctive solo pianists in jazz have also made him the ideal duet partner. Quite simply, George Shearing's piano artistry embodies the ultimate combination of impeccable taste, originality, inventiveness, versatility, elegance and swing. During the decade of the '80s, Shearing recorded numerous acclaimed sets on the Concord Jazz label, including several now-classic duet collaborations. Collected here are some of the very best of these duet performances, spotlighting George Shearing's jazz piano genius in collaboration with some of jazz's finest talents - Ernestine Anderson, Jim Hall, Hank Jones, Marian McPartland, Carmen McRae, and Mel Torme. Featuring: George Shearing, Ernestine Anderson, Jim Hall, Hank Jones, Marian McPartland, Carmen McRae, Mel Torme |
