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], recording artist[9], and music arranger[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (422 views/month, #7,088 of 1,000,298).[11]
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[12].
- George Shearing held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
- 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 professions included music arranger[10].
- George Shearing worked as a musician[14].
- George Shearing's education included a stint at Linden Lodge School[15].
- George Shearing received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16].
- George Shearing received the Knight Bachelor[17].
- George Shearing received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].
- George Shearing received the BBC Jazz Awards[19].
- George Shearing was a member of The George Shearing Quintet[20].
- George Shearing is recorded as male[21].
- George Shearing's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- George Shearing's genre is jazz[23].
- George Shearing's genre is bebop[24].
- George Shearing's genre is cool jazz[25].
- George Shearing's record label is recorded as Blue Note[26].
- George Shearing's record label is recorded as Capitol Records[27].
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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[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], jazz musician[8], recording artist[9], music arranger[10], and musician[14].
Recognition
Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Knight Bachelor[17], a title of honor[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1300[32]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18], a commemorative plaque[33], in United States[34]; and BBC Jazz Awards[19], a music award[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 2001[37].
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[38].
Why It Matters
George Shearing ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (422 views/month, #7,088 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
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], recording artist[9], and music arranger[10].
Where did George Shearing go to school?
George Shearing was educated at Linden Lodge School[15].
What awards did George Shearing receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16], Knight Bachelor[17], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18], and BBC Jazz Awards[19].