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How Did George Shearing Compose - Composer Insights
Journey through the opening of George Shearing’s “Lullaby of Birdland”. What makes his compositional approach so successful? We look at the design of the melody and how one phrase relates to another. We also examine the rhythmic...
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Classical jazz pianist, Sir George Shearing, performing. Blind musician, was a major player in British and US jazz. Born in Britain, moved to US at age 32.
Classical jazz pianist, Sir George Shearing, performing. Blind musician, was a major player in British and US jazz. Born in Britain, moved to US at age 32.
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Npr: Mel Torme: The "Velvet" Voice of Jazz
Known as the "Velvet Fog," Mel Torme was a jazz singer, instrumentalist, and composer. You can read his biography and listen to his profile on NPR. Click to hear some of his compositions.