Geroge Shearing session question.

[Hardbopjazz]

I heard a recording of George Shearing live in Berlin from 1989. Anyone know the title of this session? I really liked it. It is with vocals drums and bass.

Here are the tracks.

Start all over again.

Unknown Title.

Lullaby of Birdland.

Donna Lee.

The Way You Look Tonight.

Since I fell for You.

All God Children.

Love is just the corner.

[Ken Dryden]

Sounds like it may have been a broadcast rather than a commercial release.

[Big Beat Steve]

I may still have the 1989 year of the German JAZZ PODIUM mag. These are stowed away in a box of fleamarket items but I will check things out tonight and see if I can find mention of his tour, including maybe his backing musicians.

[mikeweil]

If you can't find yours, I will step in.

[Hardbopjazz]

I found the information. It was at the jazzfest berlin on Nov 2, 1989. It was broadcast on radio and not on any record.

Thanks.

[Ted O'Reilly]

I found the information. It was at the jazzfest berlin on Nov 2, 1989. It was broadcast on radio and not on any record.

Thanks.

So, who's on the band? Neil Swainson, bass, and....????

[Hardbopjazz]

The band

George Shearing- Piano,

Neil Swainson- Bass,

Donny Osborne- Drums,

Mel Tormé Vocals.

[Ted O'Reilly]

The band

George Shearing- Piano,

Neil Swainson- Bass,

Donny Osborne- Drums,

Mel Tormé Vocals.

The heading's gonna hafta be changed. If Mel's there, it ain't a GS session any more....

[Ted O'Reilly]

I've just heard from Neil Swainson (he's been on the road with Roberta Gambarini, and the irrepressible Jake Hanna):

Hi Ted

FYI, just days before the Berlin Wall came down. I played a concert at the

Berlin Philharmonie with George Shearing, Mel Torme, and Donny Osborne.

Hmmm, I don't recall a recording!

Neil

Maybe Mel took the cheque from the broadcaster, promising to pass it on to the band...