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George Shearing discusses his career as a jazz musician and his interpretations of songs from various composers

BROADCAST: May. 10, 1979 | DURATION: 00:26:55

Synopsis

Studs interviews George Shearing about his career and performances at Rick's Cafe in Chicago. Shearing shares the events and people who influenced his Jazz music. He describes European audiences and studio musicians. Studs quotes Leonard Feather, music critic, on Shearing's take on the song "San Jose." The musical pieces are removed from this edited version of the original recording.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 10, 1979

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 51.07 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
26 minutes, 55 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Jazz

People

Musicians

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Shearing, George Jazz Audiotapes Radio programs Torff, Brian McDowell, Edward Beckner, Milt Influences Chamber music groups Wilder, Alec Composers.

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