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“For His Contribution to Music”: Sir George Shearing, 1919-2011

Tiffany Woods | February 16, 2011

The 2011 Grammy Awards have scarcely ended and the music world mourns the loss of jazz pianist and legend, George Shearing.  Recognized for orchestrated and inventive jazz, he created 300 compositions, but is most well-known for Lullaby of Birdland.  Among…

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