06/03/2011
Russell Davies devotes almost the entire programme to the life and work of Sir George Shearing, who died in February.
This week, Russell devotes almost the entire programme to the life and work of Sir George Shearing, who died in February.
Though most famous for his instrumental work with his ground-breaking quintet, George recorded with many singers and Russell selects examples. These come from his earliest days, with Stephane Grappelli and Beryl Davis; to his most recent, with John Pizzarelli.
He also includes notable sessions with Mel Torme, Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole and others - as well as one rare example of his own vocal prowess.
In addition, Russell reviews recent recordings by two more British pianists - Sir Richard Rodney Bennett with Claire Martin and James Pearson with Gary Williams.
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Nat King Cole & George Shearing - Let There Be Love
鈥淣at King Cole Sings; George Shearing Plays鈥�
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George Shearing & Nancy Wilson - Sophisticated Lady
鈥淐apitol Sings Duke Ellington鈥�
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Sarah Vaughan
Lullaby Of Birdland
鈥淏eyond The Sea 鈥� 50 Summer Classics鈥�
- Sony-BMG.
- 82876855372.
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Billy Eckstine & George Shearing
You're Driving Me Crazy
鈥楤illy Eckstine 鈥� All Of My Life鈥�
- Jasmine.
- JASCD 483.
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Joe Brown and the Bruvvers
I'll See You In My Dreams
鈥楥oncert For George鈥�
- Warner.
- 8122745462.
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Beryl Davies With George Shearing
Star Eyes
鈥楪eorge Shearing 鈥� The Early Years鈥� [5 Cd Box]
- JSP.
- JSP 954.
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George Shearing
It Amazes Me
George Shearing 鈥� Favorite Things: Solo Piano
- TELARC Jazz.
- CD-83398.
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Claire Martin and Richard Rodney Bennett - The Rules Of The Road
鈥淐laire Martin & Richard Rodney Bennett: Witchcraft鈥�
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Gary Williams
Walkin' My Baby Back Home
鈥淟et There Be Love With Gary Williams鈥�
- BOS.
- BOS 6819.
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Peggy Lee and George Shearing - Always True To You In My Fashion
Peggy Lee/George Shearing: 鈥淏eauty & The Beat鈥�
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John Pizzarelli With The George Shearing Quintet - I Predict
鈥淭he Rare Delight Of You: Pizzarelli & Shearing鈥�
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George Shearing & Mel Torm茅 - New York, New York Medley
鈥淢el Torm茅 & George Shearing: Complete Concord鈥�
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Joe Williams & George Shearing - Here's To Life
鈥淛oe Williams 鈥� Here鈥檚 To Life鈥�
Broadcast
- Sun 6 Mar 2011 21:00大象传媒 Radio 2