An elegant ensemble created by tranquil piano.
An album by pianist George Shearing, featuring a light swing and a transparent touch, creating a chamber music-like jazz sound.
This album is a refined version of Shearing's signature "Shearing Sound" approach. The soft tones of piano, guitar, and vibraphone blend exquisitely, creating a highly cohesive ensemble. The performance is restrained yet rhythmically deep, naturally conveying the lightness of swing. The recording is warm, with a comfortable sense of instrumental distance. The composition emphasizes arrangement over improvisation, embodying the aesthetics of refined jazz. This is a masterpiece of refined small-ensemble jazz that leaves a gentle aftertaste for the listener.
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A:
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1)
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Makin' Whoopee!
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2)
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What Is This Thing Called Love?
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3)
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What's New?
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4)
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Like Someone In Love
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5)
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Heart Of Winter
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6)
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Blues In 9/4
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B:
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1)
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Symphony
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2)
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When Sunny Gets Blue
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3)
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Wonder Why
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The Mood Is Mellow
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5)
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Gone With The Wind
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6)
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It Could Happen To You
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Piano - George Shearing
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Producer - Tom Morgan
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Drums - Vernel Fournier
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Engineer - Frank Abbey
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Bass - Israel Crosby
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Liner Notes - 油井正一
