At the risk of retracking this thread...

RIP, Sir George Shearing.

In his honor, I am enjoying this terrific 1959 big band set from Newport courtesy of Wolfgang's Vault.

Shearing was perhaps the most articulate pianist of his (or any other) era. I was fortunate to see him in a trio setting with Joe Pass and Joe Williams; one of the best shows of my life.

bibere usque ad hilaritatem