The song was introduced by james melton in the film melody for two. September in the rain giants of jazz george shearing. The leaves of brown came tumblin down, remember in september, in the rain the sun went out just like a dying ember that september in the rain. Shearings main claim to fame was the invention of a unique quintet sound, derived from a combination of piano, vibraphone, electric guitar, bass, and drums. Shearings distinctive mix of vibes, guitar, and piano became hugely popular and much imitated even today, listen to the frasier tv show theme. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience. Listen to your favorite songs from george shearing quintet. George shearing september in the rain album cover art.
Pianist, composer and bandleader george shearing, who all music guide says. George shearing quintet the sound of george shearing discogs. George shearing, performer harry warren, composer alexander dubin, composer. George shearing quintet september in the rain youtube. Subscribe for free to stay connected to our channel and easily access our video updates. Complete song listing of george shearing on oldies.
George brought his talents across the pond in 1947, where his harmonically complex sound blending swing, bebop, and modern classical styles was an immediate hit. George shearing was the toast of the popular jazz world in the 1950s and. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. Sir george albert shearing, british pianist born aug. Complete capitol live recordings of george shearing.
Lyrics for september in the rain by george shearing. George shearing mp3 download 77 tracks text of the day. George shearing original quintet september in the rain for you. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The record was an overnight success and sold 900,000 copies. One of the more famous readings was by pianist george shearing, whose 1949 debut album september in the rain became an international millionseller. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Charlap in a loud and forthright manner, on wednesday mr. September in the rain by george shearing on amazon music. Though spring is here, to me its still september, that september in the rain, i.
His recording for mgm of september in the rain sold over 900,000 copies. Charlap honored the ongoing legacy of what he called the george shearing sound in a formal concert that served as the climax. Choose from george shearing sheet music for such popular songs as lullaby of birdland, over the rainbow, and ebb tide. George shearing, stephane grapelli september in the rain early. George shearing original quintet september in the rain. September in the rain is a popular song about nostalgia by harry warren and al dubin, published in 1937. Listen to september in the rain in full in the spotify app. That shearing sound george shearing, george shearing. Rediscover genius compositions from the parents of todays music like miles davis, billie holiday or john coltrane.
George shearing september in the rain 1949 the overjazz channel aims to offer only the best recordings of the begining era of modern music. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. George shearing was born on august, 1919 in battersea, london, england as george albert shearing. Heres one of his most popular recordings, september in the rain, recorded in 1949, featuring the george shearing quintet. George shearing 19192011 was born blind to workingclass parents in london and started learning piano at the age of 3. George shearing enjoys an international reputation as a pianist, arranger and composer. George shearing august 1919 february 14, 2011 was a wellknown jazz pianist and. The leaves of brown came tumblin down, remember in september, in the rain the sun went o. Shearing opted at that moment to express his admiration for mr. Congenitally blind, he was the youngest of nine children. George shearing august 1919 february 14, 2011 was a wellknown jazz pianist and inventor of the famous shearing sound. Shearing was born blind but started to learn piano at the age of three.
George shearing quintet september in the rain, an album by george shearing quintet on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. This album, september in the rain, is one of his original best. George shearings autobiography lullaby of birdland is available at. When george shearing came to new york from london in the late 40s, he had a problem. Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats flac, alac, wav, aiff. The premier site for the history and analysis of the standards jazz musicians play the most. Summer songs george shearing to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on.
Equally at home on the concert stage as in jazz clubs, shearing is recognized for inventive, orchestrated jazz. September in the rain by george shearing quintet now. Lyrics of september in the rain by george shearing feat. The best of george shearing by george shearing on apple music. For a long stretch of time in the 1950s and early 60s, george shearing had one of the most popular jazz combos on the planet so much so that, in the usual jazz tradition of distrusting popular success, he tends to be underappreciated. Find george shearing september in the rain full album lyrics from. Shearing was born in the battersea area of london, united kingdom. We tend to be pretty suspicious about these things, so if the shrinkwrap doesnt look original, or if the record seems to have undergone some damage over time, well probably take it out of the wrapper to ensure that its in good shape which is why we dont have more of these. Legendary jazz musician george shearing receives honorary. Jazz standards songs and instrumentals september in the rain.
Lyrics to september in the rain by george shearing. Listen free to george shearing september in the rain september in the rain, good to the last bop and more. September in the rain by george shearing quintet on spotify. One of several george shearing compilations bearing the title september in the rain, this excellent offering from giants of jazz contains 22 marvelous tracks recorded between february 8 and december 12, 1949 by the george shearing quintet, a tightly knit little band featuring vibraphonist marjorie hyams, guitarist chuck wayne, bassist john levy and drummer denzil best. He declined several scholarships to play with bands in pubs, at one point. George shearing original quintet 19491950 1 september in the rain al dubin, harry warren rec. Classic mood experience the best masterpieces ever recorded in the music history. George shearing is seated at the beautiful bosendorfer in his living. Remembering george shearing, composer of lullaby of birdland.
This is what it says, that the record is still held fast in shrinkwrap. Within this context, shearing would play in a style he called locked hands, which he picked up and refined from milt buckners early40s work with the lionel hampton band, as well as. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Find the song lyrics for george shearing top tracks.
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It has become a standard, having been recorded by many artists since. George shearing quintet september in the rain lyrics. George shearing quintet september in the rain by george. Recorded live at clairmont college, clairmont ca, march 8, 1958 september in the rain on the street where you live roses of picardy little niles. He became known for a piano technique known as the shearing sound, a type. Sir george albert shearing british musician britannica. Sir george albert shearing, obe was a british jazz pianist who for many years led a popular jazz group that recorded for discovery records, mgm records and c.
The beatles and paul mccartney in particular were familiar with show tunes and soundtrack songs, and often incorporated beat. The george shearing quintet, september in the rain excerpt, verve jazz masters 57, buy on amazon. George shearing and the singers indiana public media. George shearing september in the rain lyrics musixmatch. The leaves of brown came tumblin down, remember in september, in the rain the sun went out just like a dying ember that september in the rain to every. Music profile for george shearing, born august 1919. After limited training and extensive listening to recorded jazz, he began playing at hotels, clubs and pubs in the london area, sometimes as a single, occasionally with dance bands. The shearing sound commanded national attention when, in 1949, he gathered a quintet to record september in the rain for mgm. Tous les albums du compositeur george shearing a telecharger et a ecouter en haute qualite. The leaves of brown came tumblin down, remember in september, in the rain the sun went out just like a dying ember.