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Show ml King Of Jazz Good Pianist, Humorist Too "Have you been blind all your life?" someone once asked George Shearing. "Not yet," Shearing replied thoughtfully. George Shearing, who is appearing ap-pearing in concert for the Junior Jun-ior Prom, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m., is not only a wizard as a pianist, composer, and arranger but is also a humorist. One Shearing story which is often related tells about the time he picked two of his Negro side-men side-men in a taxi. WHEN THE cab rolled up to their hotel, the driver turned to Shearing and said, "Why,. Mr. Shearing, this is a colored hotel!" "Really?" George said, "What color is it?" Shearing's humor does not end in conversation with taxi drivers and friends. It also carries to his musical titles. Among his titles, one is dedicated to his wife Trixie: "How's Trix?" George Shearing, sitting with his dog, has excelled in jazz piano. Mr. Shearing will be in concert at 7:00 p.m. Jan. 17. "Lee's Blues," named after Shearing's "Seeing Eye," is subtitled sub-titled "You Ain't Nothin' But a Guide Dog." "Get Off My Back," written by George in 1954, reflects re-flects his love of classical music. University students who wish to enjoy the unique combination 'of Shearing's musical genius and humor, and to enjoy a night of dance, should hurry and purchase pur-chase their tickets for the Junior Prom. Tickets are on sale at the Huddle Ticket Booth. |