George Shearing

Summary

George Shearing is a human^[1]. Born in London^[2], he… he was born on August 13, 1919^[3]. He passed away in New York City^[4]. He died on February 14, 2011^[5]. He worked as a composer^[6], pianist^[7], jazz musician^[8], and recording artist^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (714 views/month, #7,088 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in London^[2], George Shearing…
• George Shearing died in New York City^[4].
• George Shearing was born on August 13, 1919^[3].
• George Shearing died on February 14, 2011^[5].
• George Shearing held citizenship in United Kingdom^[11].
• George Shearing held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[12].
• George Shearing worked as a composer^[6].
• George Shearing worked as a pianist^[7].
• George Shearing's professions included jazz musician^[8].
• George Shearing's professions included recording artist^[9].
• George Shearing's education included a stint at Linden Lodge School^[13].
• George Shearing received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire^[14].
• George Shearing received the Knight Bachelor^[15].
• George Shearing received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[16].
• George Shearing received the BBC Jazz Awards^[17].
• George Shearing was a member of The George Shearing Quintet^[18].
• George Shearing is recorded as male^[19].
• George Shearing's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• George Shearing's genre is jazz^[21].
• George Shearing's genre is bebop^[22].
• George Shearing's genre is cool jazz^[23].
• George Shearing's record label is recorded as Blue Note^[24].
• George Shearing's record label is recorded as Capitol Records^[25].
• George Shearing's record label is recorded as Concord Records^[26].
• George Shearing's record label is recorded as MGM Records^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: GB^[29]

• Began / founded: 1919-08-13^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 2011-02-14^[31]

• Genre(s): easy listening, jazz, swing^[32]

• Community tags: easy listening, jazz, swing^[33]

• MusicBrainz ID: ef83af4c-4da9-47d1-b9bd-df9db18b28e9^[34]

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Origins and Family

Born in London^[2], George Shearing… he was born on August 13, 1919^[3].

Education

George Shearing's education included a stint at Linden Lodge School^[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer^[6], pianist^[7], jazz musician^[8], and recording artist^[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire^[14], a grade of an order^[35], in United Kingdom^[36]; Knight Bachelor^[15], a title of honor^[37], in United Kingdom^[38], founded in 1300^[39]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[16], a commemorative plaque^[40], in United States^[41]; and BBC Jazz Awards^[17], a music award^[42], in United Kingdom^[43], founded in 2001^[44].

Death and Burial

George Shearing died on February 14, 2011^[5]. He passed away in New York City^[4]. The cause of death was heart failure^[45].

Why It Matters

George Shearing ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (714 views/month, #7,088 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[46] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[47]

FAQs

Where was George Shearing born?

Born in London^[2], George Shearing…

Where did George Shearing die?

George Shearing passed away in New York City^[4].

What did George Shearing do for work?

George Shearing worked as composer^[6], pianist^[7], jazz musician^[8], and recording artist^[9].

Where did George Shearing go to school?

George Shearing was educated at Linden Lodge School^[13].

What awards did George Shearing receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire^[14], Knight Bachelor^[15], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[16], and BBC Jazz Awards^[17].