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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.

1 hour

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Sun 6 Mar 2011 21:00
麻豆约拍 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Nat King Cole & George Shearing - Let There Be Love

    鈥淣at King Cole Sings; George Shearing Plays鈥�

  • George Shearing & Nancy Wilson - Sophisticated Lady

    鈥淐apitol Sings Duke Ellington鈥�

  • Sarah Vaughan

    Lullaby Of Birdland

    鈥淏eyond The Sea 鈥� 50 Summer Classics鈥�

    • Sony-BMG.
    • 82876855372.

  • Billy Eckstine & George Shearing

    You're Driving Me Crazy

    鈥楤illy Eckstine 鈥� All Of My Life鈥�

    • Jasmine.
    • JASCD 483.

  • Joe Brown and the Bruvvers

    I'll See You In My Dreams

    鈥楥oncert For George鈥�

    • Warner.
    • 8122745462.

  • Beryl Davies With George Shearing

    Star Eyes

    鈥楪eorge Shearing 鈥� The Early Years鈥� [5 Cd Box]

    • JSP.
    • JSP 954.

  • George Shearing

    It Amazes Me

    George Shearing 鈥� Favorite Things: Solo Piano

    • TELARC Jazz.
    • CD-83398.

  • Claire Martin and Richard Rodney Bennett - The Rules Of The Road

    鈥淐laire Martin & Richard Rodney Bennett: Witchcraft鈥�

  • Gary Williams

    Walkin' My Baby Back 麻豆约拍

    鈥淟et There Be Love With Gary Williams鈥�

    • BOS.
    • BOS 6819.

  • Peggy Lee and George Shearing - Always True To You In My Fashion

    Peggy Lee/George Shearing: 鈥淏eauty & The Beat鈥�

  • John Pizzarelli With The George Shearing Quintet - I Predict

    鈥淭he Rare Delight Of You: Pizzarelli & Shearing鈥�

  • George Shearing & Mel Torm茅 - New York, New York Medley

    鈥淢el Torm茅 & George Shearing: Complete Concord鈥�

  • 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
    麻豆约拍 Radio 2