Touch Me Softly
George Shearing · 1963
34 min · 12 tracks · bebop · cool jazz
Lush arrangements intertwine with Shearing's signature piano style, creating a dreamy landscape of cool jazz elegance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow for relaxed evenings
- dreamy soundscapes for daydreaming
- intimate moments with soft melodies
- gentle backdrop for quiet reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer quick, punchy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1963, George Shearing was already an established artist, known for his innovative approach to jazz. 'Touch Me Softly' marked his continued evolution in the genre, following his successful albums in the late 1950s that popularized the 'Shearing sound'—a blend of bebop and lyrical melodies. This album reinforced his status as a prominent figure in the jazz scene during a time when cool jazz was gaining traction.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bill Evans· Dave Brubeck· Chet Baker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Just Imagine 2:34
- 2 The Blue Room 2:33
- 3 You're Blasé 3:07
- 4 Wait for Me 3:05
- 5 Try a Little Tenderness 2:45
- 6 Suddenly It's Spring 2:41
- 7 Be Careful, It's My Heart 2:18
- 8 Sunday, Monday, or Always 2:40
- 9 Lollipops and Roses 2:40
- 10 Just as Though You Were Here 3:12
- 11 Touch Me Softly 3:37
- 12 In a Sentimental Mood 3:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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