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This project was made possible by funding through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy and the Heritage Policy Branch of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

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George Shearing

George Shearing discusses the heights of his career

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George Shearing discusses the accordian

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George Shearing discusses his unique sound

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Q: “How did the accordion fit into it if you started with piano - just because it was portable?”

A: “Well, it was portable and I used to take it to the pub and change and play certain parts on the accordion, you know. I think the thing that made me put the accordion down was when I realized that a true gentleman is a man who knows how to play the accordion and doesn't.”