George Shearing

Jazz Play-Along Volume 160-For use with all B-flat E-flat Bass Clef and C instruments this volume of the Jazz Play-Along series allows you to learn 10 classic songs by the prolific Anglo-American Jazz Pianist George ShearingWith musician-friendly lead sheets melody cues and other split-track choices on the included CD these first-of-a-kind packages help you master improvisation while playing some of the greatest tunes of all time. FOR STUDY each tune includes a split track with: Melody cue with proper style and inflection • Professional rhythm tracks • Choruses for soloing • Removable bass part • Removable pianopart. FOR PERFORMANCE each tune also has: An additional full stereo accompaniment track (no melody) • Additional choruses for soloing.

George Shearing has created an international reputation for his musical talent as pianist arranger and composer. Equally at home on the classical concert stage as on the jazz nightclub stand consistently compelling with quintet trio duo full orchestra or in solo performance Shearing is recognized for his inventive orchestrated jazz.

The Shearing sound is the epitome of sophisticated jazz. This great collection shows off Mr. Shearing's tasty rhythm patterns, such as in Lullaby of Birdland, his amazing harmonic progressions, such as in Somewhere Over the Rainbow, his sense of musical humor, such as in All I Do is Dream of You, and also a touch of Mr. Shearing's classical influences, such as with An Affair to Remember. Most of his delightful arrangements are within reach of the late intermediate level pianist, and they make a wonderful bridge between the classics and the wide field of jazz repertoire.

In the tradition of the Singers Unlimited Real Group and Take 6 this dense 6-part arrangement of the George Shearing classic is a perfect showcase for an experienced vocal jazz ensemble. Starts as a lullaby then shifts into a deep jazz swing.