Shear Brass
'A Jazz Portrait of Sir George Shearing'
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‘A wonderfully satisfying tribute to one of the jazz greats ... they don’t come much better than this musical feast’
Jazzwise
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BBC Music Magazine
‘An absolute treat for all music lovers everywhere’
Jools Holland
‘A wonderfully satisfying tribute to one of the jazz greats ... they don’t come much better than this musical feast’
Jazzwise
****
BBC Music Magazine
‘An absolute treat for all music lovers everywhere’
Jools Holland
Led by Sir George Shearing’s great nephew, drummer Carl Gorham, Shear Brass brings a fresh and dynamic new approach to the music of one of Britain’s greatest ever jazz pianists and composers: Sir George Shearing. Featuring a world-class group of musicians, alongside narration from Carl, and projected images, the project explores the music and legacy of a true British jazz great
Their debut album, 'Celebrating Sir George Shearing', combines the punch of a big band with the intimacy of a small group, as this hard-swinging, highly melodic outfit showcases some of the UK’s most gifted soloists. Whether reinterpreting classics such as Conception and Lullaby of Birdland, or re-introducing lesser-known tunes such as Night Flight and Children’s Waltz, its richly varied repertoire mirrors Shearing’s own development, encompassing swing, be-bop, cool and Latin jazz, topped off with some of the most celebrated vocal numbers of the 20th century.
From Battersea to 52nd street; from a pub gig in Lambeth through to performances at the White House; from playing requests for tips to writing iconic jazz standards, Shearing’s story is a fascinating musical tale and, and Shear Brass is the perfect group to tell it!
Their debut album, 'Celebrating Sir George Shearing', combines the punch of a big band with the intimacy of a small group, as this hard-swinging, highly melodic outfit showcases some of the UK’s most gifted soloists. Whether reinterpreting classics such as Conception and Lullaby of Birdland, or re-introducing lesser-known tunes such as Night Flight and Children’s Waltz, its richly varied repertoire mirrors Shearing’s own development, encompassing swing, be-bop, cool and Latin jazz, topped off with some of the most celebrated vocal numbers of the 20th century.
From Battersea to 52nd street; from a pub gig in Lambeth through to performances at the White House; from playing requests for tips to writing iconic jazz standards, Shearing’s story is a fascinating musical tale and, and Shear Brass is the perfect group to tell it!
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