Perfect retention. I don't think I could do that-I've never disciplined myself to do it. I suppose a lot of it is a question of discipline. Which improvisation is not. George Shearing disciplinehaveimprovisation Change image and share on social
I studied with a blind teacher from about 5 until I was 16, at two different schools. From the age of 12 until 16, I was in a boarding school-which, I believe, at that time was compulsory for blind children. George Shearing ageblindboard share on social
I think in certain areas the demand is greater than it has ever been, and my business is better than it's been in 30 years. The music business is so precarious, as you know-you've got to make it while you can make it, and that's exactly what we're doing. George Shearing areabusinessdemand share on social
I don't like freedom jazz - I think it's void of roots and void of foundation. George Shearing foundationfreedomjazz Change image and share on social
Teddy Wilson, I think, said a little while ago that it's much easier to come in and play whatever comes into your mind, without obeying any of the laws of bass line and harmony and so on. George Shearing agobaseasy Change image and share on social
I don't think you can contrive any sound. George Shearing contrivesound Change image and share on social
In Braille you write your flat sign first and then your note. George Shearing brailleflatnote Change image and share on social
I think it was Duke Ellington who once said that we're always most pleased with our current record. I mean, you have to assume that you learn from one, and you do something better next time. George Shearing assumecurrentduke Change image and share on social
