Lullaby Of Birdland: The Autobiography Of George Shearing (Bayou Jazz Lives)
by George Shearing, Alyn Shipton
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Author: Alyn Shipton, George ShearingEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-02-28
ISBN: 0826417248
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group
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Book Review: A charming and often funny autobiography
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a delightful book by one of the finest jazz pianists in the world. Born blind in Britain, in a poor neighborhood in London, who would have guessed that Mr. Shearing would end up becoming one of the true jazz greats? It's a remarkable story, made all the more enjoyable by his boundless sense of humor. The book is full of stories of practical jokes and delightful reminiscences of the other fine musicians Mr. Shearing has had the pleasure of playing with. There is not a huge amount of in-depth history or musical theory in here, this is a fun, light read, but Mr. Shearing's character shines through as does his relentless optimism about life. In a delightful touch, my copy of the book includes a braille sticker on the third page, which has Mr. Shearing's name on it. If you close your eyes and run your fingers over the sticker, and then try to imagine playing the piano, it makes Mr. Shearing's life and achievements all the more remarkable.
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