See the legendary jazz pianist in his only full-length concert performance, magnificently filmed in 1991 in a state-of-the-art digital audio and video production at the beautiful Paul Masson Winery.

His artistry is now captured forever, as he and bass sensation Neil Swainson caress the ballads of Rodgers & Hart and Hoagy Carmichael, and swing to the bebop of Charlie Parker. George Shearing is among the most popular and respected musicians of all time. His splendid "locked hands" technique, coupled with a tender touch, have made him one of the few pianists with a recognizable sound. An improviser with a flair for style and melodic elegance, many musicians have credited him with "opening up their ears to the beauties of tone."

Lullaby of Birdland, written by Shearing in 1952 as the theme song for the famous night club, has become a standard of the jazz repertoire...his lasting legacy.

🎺 MUSICIANS:
Joe Williams - Vocals
Neil Swainson - Bass

🎵 Concert Setlist:
00:00 - Intro
00:07 - Artist's Reflection: George's childhood
01:08 - Artist's Reflection: jazz and classical music influences
01:53 - George Shearing greets the audience
02:24 - Freedom Jazz Dance
07:14 - Why Did I Choose You?
12:40 - Artist's Reflection: when George started playing jazz
13:16 - Isn't It Romantic?
19:52 - Estate
25:17 - Artist's Reflection: meeting with his teacher 56 years later
26:28 - George presents Neil Swainson
27:04 - Donna Lee
31:24 - Artist's Reflection: a funny story about Rachmaninov
31:48 - George funny jokes
33:33 - Memphis in June
40:20 - Artist's Reflection: when George wrote Lullaby Of Birdland
40:48 - Lullaby of Birdland
46:29 - Moose the Mooch
51:51 - Ending

⏱️ DURATION: 53.20 minutes

⏺️ WHO IS ARKADIA CONCERTS?
Arkadia Concerts is a branch of the Award-Winning Record and Video labels, Arkadia Records & VIEW, offering the very best in Jazz, Pop, World Music and Performing Arts since 1981. We are proud that no less than 51 NEA Jazz Masters have recorded on our Arkadia Records labels.