This 1960 album showcases Shearing's signature cool jazz piano style, with a focus on melodic invention and tasteful improvisation. It captures the pianist at the height of his powers, exploring a program of standards and originals with his characteristic verve.
- The album was recorded in New York City on January 11 and 12, 1960.
- It was released on February 12, 1960, by TP4 Music.
- The album features a sextet including Eugene Bertoncini on guitar, Toots Thielemans on harmonica, and Gary Mraz on bass.
George Shearing is a British-born jazz pianist and composer known for his sophisticated arrangements and "locked hands" chord-voicing technique. By 1960, he was a well-established star in the jazz world, having achieved significant commercial success in the previous decade.
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