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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