Search - George Shearing :: Deep Velvet / Old Gold & Ivory

Born Blind in 1919, George Shearing Has Become a Legend in Jazz Circles Picking Up a Whole Host of Honours Along the Way. A Young People's Centre in Battersea, South London, was Named the George Shearing Centre in his Honour. In May of 1993, He was Presented with an Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement. In June of 1996, Shearing was Included in the Queen's Birthday Honours List with an O.b.e. He was Presented the First American Music Award by the National Arts Club, New York City, in March of 1998. The Two Albums Included Here Are Typical Shearing Recordings. On "Deep Velvet" his Piano and Quintet Are Accompanied by a 12 Piece Choir of Woodwind Instruments. In Contrast "Old Gold and Ivory" is an Album of Classical Pieces Give the Shearing Touch. Again featuring his Piano and this Time a Lush Background of Strings and French Horns.