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When Hank Jones had his night off, I would get somebody to take my place as intermission pianist and I'd play the show with Ella, so I would get a chance to play with Ray Brown and Charlie Smith as well.


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Author Bio


  • NameGeorge Shearing
  • DescriptionAnglo-American jazz pianist
  • BornAugust 13, 1919
  • DiedFebruary 14, 2011
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionComposer; Pianist; Jazz Musician
  • AwardsOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire