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By Duane Shinn

 Bill Evans was born on the 6th of August, 1929 in Plainfield, New Jersey. He started learning modern jazz to play the piano when he was six years old. In 7 years, he added two more instruments to his repertoire. His first gig was when his brother Harry had to be substituted for Buddy Valentino’s band. He was familiar with the music it was the same kind of music that he was practicing at home. He continued playing boogie-woogie there on in clubs in and around New York City. modern jazz

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By Duane Shinn

 George Shearing was born blind on August 13, 1919, but his life has been fast-paced and full modern jazz of accomplishments. Born in London, Shearing was the youngest of nine children and even though blind from birth, went on to create one of the most recognized sounds in jazz.

By the age of three, Shearing learned to play the piano. Then, Linden Lodge School for the Blind was his home away from home for four years. While in school, Shearing also learned to play the accordion. modern jazz

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