George Shearing Quintet - Rare Form! (Live) (1966)

This 1966 album features a live recording of the George Shearing Quintet at the legendary Black Hawk club in San Francisco, captured during its final days in July 1963. The performance is characterized by a rare emotional depth and creative freedom, marking a departure from Shearing's more commercial orchestral projects of that era. Accompanied by top-tier musicians including Gary Burton and Armando Peraza, Shearing showcases his versatile technique through a repertoire ranging from Broadway hits to original jazz compositions. Previously delayed to accommodate market-driven releases, the record finally unveils a significant historical document of Shearing’s harmonic sophistication and improvisational brilliance.

Tracklist:
1-1 George Shearing Quintet - The Sweetest Sounds (Live At Black Hawk, San Francisco, CA. / 1963) [2:52]
1-2 George Shearing Quintet - Look No Further (Live At Black Hawk, San Francisco, CA. / 1963) [2:04]
1-3 George Shearing Quintet - Hallucinations (Live At Black Hawk, San Francisco, CA. / 1963) [3:59]
1-4 George Shearing Quintet - Sunny (Live At Black Hawk, San Francisco, CA. / 1963) [3:07]
1-5 George Shearing Quintet - They All Laughed (Live At Black Hawk, San Francisco, CA. / 1963) [2:46]
1-6 George Shearing Quintet - Station Break (Live At Black Hawk, San Francisco, CA. / 1963) [2:50]
1-7 George Shearing Quintet - Over The Rainbow (Live At Black Hawk, San Francisco, CA. / 1963) [2:54]
1-8 George Shearing Quintet - Why Not? (Live At Black Hawk, San Francisco, CA. / 1963) [3:29]
1-9 George Shearing Quintet - I'll Never Smile Again (Live At Black Hawk, San Francisco, CA. / 1963) [3:16]
1-10 George Shearing Quintet - Bop, Look And Listen (Live At Black Hawk, San Francisco, CA. / 1963) [8:41]