George Shearing - Light-Airy & Swinging
2014 European CD reissue.
George Shearing, after over two decades as leader of his popular Quintet, was largely taken for granted as a pianist. His trio recordings for MPS in the mid-'70s did a lot to salvage and restore his former reputation as a virtuoso and a distinctive player. On this trio set with bassist Andy Simpkins and drummer Stix Hooper, Shearing fully investigates a variety of superior standards, particularly "Speak Low," Johnny Mandel's "Emily" and "Beautiful Friendship" which are given the most extensive explorations of the eight songs; only "Love Walked In" is a holdover from the quintet days.
Scott Yanow ~ AllMusicGuide
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| SKU | 4029759097334 |
| Barcode # | 4029759097334 |
| Brand | MPS Records |
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