10/08/2009
Clare Teal hosts a 90th birthday tribute to jazz pianist George Shearing and a chance to hear him in concert with the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band, recorded in 2001 at Birmingham's Symphony Hall.
Clare Teal presents a 90th birthday tribute to jazz pianist George Shearing and another chance to hear him in concert with the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band, recorded in 2001 at Birmingham's Symphony Hall.
Born 1919 in Battersea and blind from birth, George studied piano from an early age before securing his first job playing in a local pub. His career developed in British dance bands before he moved to the US in 1947. Within a couple of years he had perfected his own sound and went on to enjoy massive success with his quintet, orchestras and other stars such as Nat 'King' Cole and Peggy Lee. Tonight's set includes big band arrangements written for George by Billy May and his own compositions including Lullaby Of Birdland.
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The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band & George Shearing
Moten Swing
Composer: Bennie Moten Arranger: Ernie Wilkins
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The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band & George Shearing
Cheek To Cheek
Composer: Irving Berlin Arranger: Billy May
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The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band & George Shearing
"Beautiful Love"
Composer: Haven Gillespie / Victor Young Arranger: Billy May
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The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band & George Shearing
Cuckoo In The Clock
Composer: Walter Donaldson Arranger: Billy May
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The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band & George Shearing
The Kid From Red Bank
Composer: Neal Hefti Arranger: Neal Hefti
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The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band & George Shearing
"Blame It On My Youth"
Composer: Oscar Levant Arranger: Billy May
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The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band & George Shearing
"Lullaby Of Birdland"
Composer: George Shearing Arranger: Dick Hyman
Broadcast
- Mon 10 Aug 2009 22:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2