Lullaby of Birdland: An Autobiography of George Shearing

British pianist George Shearing emigrated to the United States in 1947, going on to achieve success in an American jazz world impressed with the accomplishments of the blind musician. In his autobiography he narrates his childhood, his beginnings in music, and his activities and encounters in the world of jazz. Annotation 穢2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)