Post #369079 by DJ Terence Gunn on Mon, Mar 24, 2008 8:37 PM

On 2008-03-24 16:08, lucas vigor wrote:

Now, what is the earliest time he started crafting this sound? Was it about the same time as Denny?

No. Denny imitated George Shearing years later in the 1950s, when George had already became famous and had numerous recordings out. The Shearing sound would've formed in the 1940s in England. When he moved to America in 1947 George was probably -- by way of money, larger opportunities, contracts, and present technology -- able to hone his then sound, which was finally recorded in 1949: 'September In The Rain' for MGM. It and he were an instant success. Of course, this was just the beginning.

Sir George Shearing was Knighted by the Queen last summer. Let's hope he has a few years more to enjoy the honour!