Legacy of George Shearing
Artists and genres George Shearing directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
The BugglesartistThe Buggles are an English new wave band formed in London in 1977. Their best-known lineup was as a duo of singer and bassist Trevor Horn and keyboardist Geoff Downes, with Bruce Woolley briefly contributing as a member from 1977 to 1979. They are best known for their 1979 debut single, "Video Killed the Radio Star", which topped the UK singles chart and reached number one in 15 other countries.
Herbie Hancockartist
George Martinartist
Bill Evansartist
Sarah Vaughanartist
Keith Emersonartist
Anita O'Dayartist
Paul Hornartist
Willie Boboartist
Kevin Kernartist
Bill Evans TrioartistWilliam John Evans was an American jazz pianist and composer who worked primarily as the leader of his trio. His extensive use of impressionist harmony, block chords, innovative chord voicings, and trademark rhythmically independent "singing" melodic lines continue to influence jazz pianists today.
Johnny AlfartistAlfredo José da Silva, popularly known as Johnny Alf, was a Brazilian musician, sometimes known as the "Father of Bossa Nova".