Released 40 years ago
More Grand Piano
George Shearing · 1986
49 min · 11 tracks · jazz
A lush tapestry of romantic ballads and jazz standards, articulated through Shearing's signature piano style.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Silent Love — This track showcases Shearing's ability to blend lyrical melodies with intricate harmonies, establishing an emotional depth that resonates throughout the album.
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I Can't Get Started — Shearing's interpretation transforms this classic standard into a reflective exploration of longing, highlighted by his nuanced phrasing and improvisational skills.
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You Don't Know What Love Is — The arrangement captures a poignant sense of melancholy, with Shearing's delicate touch bringing out the song's emotional core.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic exploration throughout
- gentle rhythms for relaxation
- elegant piano for intimate settings
- for reflective evenings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer fast-paced listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1986, More Grand Piano came during George Shearing's prolific period as a jazz pianist and composer. This album followed his successful ventures in the 1960s and 1970s, showcasing his continued evolution in jazz while maintaining his distinct cool jazz sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bill Evans· Dave Brubeck· Chet Baker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Silent Love 4:22
- 2 Change Partners 4:54
- 3 My Favorite Things 3:03
- 4 You Don't Know What Love Is 5:02
- 5 Ramona 2:19
- 6 I Didn't Know What Time It Was 7:02
- 7 People 4:56
- 8 East of the Sun 4:14
- 9 I Can't Get Started 4:24
- 10 Dream 3:15
- 11 Wind in the Willow 5:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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