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George Shearing and His Quintet: The Amazing English Blind Pianist

PlayPiano Posted on September 10, 2008 by DuaneNovember 25, 2020

George Shearing was born blind on August 13, 1919, but his life has been fast-paced and full of accomplishments. Born in London, Shearing was the youngest of nine children and went on to create one of the most recognized sounds in jazz.

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Posted in Chords & chord progressions, jazz | Tagged george shearing quintet, jazz pianist, marian mcpartland, nancy wilson, nat king cole, september in the rain

The Jazz Piano Playing Genius of Oscar Peterson

PlayPiano Posted on August 28, 2008 by DuaneNovember 25, 2020

From his early love of music to his last years, Oscar Peterson’s life was full with accomplishments and support from his family. The decision to become a professional pianist led to a weekly radio show and many performances in hotels and music halls for Peterson.
Although his life ended at the age of 82, Oscar Peterson had a productive career that ended too quickly.

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Posted in Chords & chord progressions, jazz | Tagged boogie woogie music, Ella Fitzgerald, gene krupa, illinois jacquet, Jazz at the Philharmonice, jazz giants, jazz piano, nat king cole, oscar emmanuel peterson, Oscar Peterson, professional pianist, roy eldridge, stan getz
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