Grand Piano
George Shearing · 1985
40 min · 10 tracks · bebop · cool jazz
A sophisticated blend of cool jazz and bebop, showcasing intricate melodies and Shearing's signature piano style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic flow throughout
- evening relaxation with sophistication
- intimate moments of reflection
- background ambiance for conversations
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone hits over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Grand Piano' was released in 1985, George Shearing was already an established artist with a career spanning over four decades. This album came after his earlier successes in the 1950s and 60s, marking a period where he shifted focus to more intimate, piano-centered arrangements, demonstrating his versatility and enduring appeal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bill Evans· Dave Brubeck· Chet Baker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 When a Woman Loves a Man 4:31
- 2 It Never Entered My Mind 4:48
- 3 Mack the Knife 4:44
- 4 Nobody Else but Me 3:31
- 5 Imitations 2:41
- 6 Taking a Chance on Love 2:39
- 7 If I Had You 4:51
- 8 How Insensitive 3:17
- 9 Easy to Love 3:50
- 10 While We're Young 5:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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