One of my very first jazz influences, George Shearing, has passed. George, Charlie Byrd, Dave Brubeck, and their intellectual style of jazz were among my favorites and very early additions to my record collection, some of which I still have, and still enjoy.
Just Beautiful. Thanks for turning me on - I 've been trying to learn about jazz for a couple of years now and this fellow is a keeper.
ReplyDeleteSad to hear of his passing.
ReplyDeleteI had the pleasure of hearing him live once.
UnForgetable.