George Shearing

British-American jazz pianist
Person human Q349346
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 (644 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].

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[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Knight Bachelor[15], a title of honor[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1300[32]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16], a commemorative plaque[33], in United States[34]; and BBC Jazz Awards[17], 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 (644 views/month, #7,088 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 21 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], 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].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [38] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Partner in business or sport Eleanor Aller
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