Jazz; in part unacc. piano or with vocals. Previously released recordings. Compact disc. Program notes and discographical information on original recordings (1 folded sheet) inserted in container. George Shearing, piano ; with, variously: Marjorie Hyams, Don Elliott, Joe Roland, Cal Tjader, vibraphone ; Chuck Wyane, Dick Garcia, Toots Thielemans, guitar ; John Levy, Al McKibbon, bass ; Denzil Best, Marquis Foster, Bill Clark, drums ; Armando Peraza, bongo, conga ; Teddi King, voice. Recorded in New York City at WOR studios between Feb. 17, 1949 and Oct. 2, 1951 (works 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15); in July 1952 (works 3 & 10); and on Dec. 18, 1951 (works 9 & 14); and at Radio Recorders, Hollywood on Mar. 26, 1954 (5th work) and Apr. 16, 1953 (16th work).
Contents:
Pick yourself up (2:52) -- September in the rain (2:14) -- Lullaby of Birdland (2:42) -- East of the sun (and west of the moon) (3:05) -- Mambo Inn (2:18) -- I'll be around (2:57) -- Jumpin' with Symphony Sid (2:41) -- Summertime (3:09) -- How high the moon? (2:47) -- I wished on the moon (2:29) -- Conception (2:53) -- I'll remember April (2:46) -- Easy living (3:04) -- Lonely moments (3:19) -- I didn't know what time it was (3:17) -- Love is just around the corner (2:39).
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