George Shearing
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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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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1919-08-13[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2011-02-14[31]
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Genre(s): easy listening, jazz, swing[32]
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Community tags: easy listening, jazz, swing[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: ef83af4c-4da9-47d1-b9bd-df9db18b28e9[34]
Body
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].