George Shearing - Dexterity (1988) 24-Bit/96-kHz Vinyl Rip

For his first tour of Japan in 24 years, pianist George Shearing worked for the initial time with bassist Neil Swainson who soon afterward became a regular member of his duo. This Concord CD features Shearing and Swainson performing a variety of material including Charlie Parker's "Dexterity," "You Must Believe in Spring," a traditional Japanese melody and a couple of ballads. In addition, singer Ernestine Anderson sits in with the group on "As Long As I Live" and a typically soulful "Please Send Me Someone to Love" before the duo concludes the show (recorded at the second annual Fujitsu-Concord Jazz Festival) with a five-song Duke Ellington medley. A well-rounded and consistently enjoyable program.
(Scott Yanow - AllMusic Guide)

Track Listing:

A1. Dexterity
A2. You Must Believe in Spring
A3. Sakura Sakura (Cherry Blossom)
A4. Long Ago (And Far Away)
B1. Can't We Be Friends?
B2. As Long as I Live
B3. Please Send Me Someone to Love
B4. Duke Ellington Medley: Take the 'A' Train/In a Sentimental …