George Shearing

George Shearing (born 13 August 1919) is a well-known British jazz pianist.

Shearing was born blind and started to learn piano at the age of three. After limited training and extensive l

George Shearing (born 13 August 1919) is a well-known British jazz pianist.

Shearing was born blind and started to learn piano at the age of three. After limited training and extensive listening to recorded jazz, he began playing at hotels, clubs and pubs in the London area, sometimes solo, occasionally with dance bands.