This 1962 album captures the George Shearing Quintet in a sophisticated, West Coast-inflected cool jazz mode, a slightly more relaxed sound than some of their earlier work.
- Recorded in 1961, "San Francisco Scene" was released on January 7, 1962, by Grand Avenue Records.
- The album features the George Shearing Quintet performing a collection of jazz standards and original compositions.
- The quintet's signature piano and vocal harmonies are a prominent feature throughout the record.
The George Shearing Quintet was a popular British-American jazz group known for its blend of swing, bebop, and cool jazz. At the time of this 1962 release, the group was solidifying its reputation as a leading jazz ensemble in the United States.
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