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Best of George Shearing

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Mellifluous, melodic tones, full chords and polytonic structure identify this maestro of the piano, George Shearing. How beautiful is the sound of " My Favorite Things", "Straighten Up and Fly Right", "Lady be Good", and "Summer Songs". These standards are presented in a lush smooth fluid exciting style. "Reflections" may have you humming along or just listening and grooving to this remarkable collection.

This 70-minute release from Telarc reprises some of Shearing's work for the label that was recorded between 1991 and 1998. Devoted Shearing fans may well have his Telarc recordings already, but those less involved fans will probably enjoy this varied and pleasant anthology. With Shearing, you pretty well know in advance what you are going to hear: tasteful, straightforward playing with a gentle touch. There is no showing off, just plenty of honest music-making that may well have you snapping your fingers or humming along as the music unfolds. For the casual music listener who enjoys the sound of mainstream piano jazz, this well-recorded Telarc CD is almost an automatic recommendation.

From the listening standpoint this recording is wonderful and captures the true essence of the master at the keyboard. His style is unique and the delicate touch on the ivory is captured in this recording. For anyone that enjoys this category of timeless jazz music this is one that needs to be in your collection.