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George Winston grew up mainly in Montana, and also spent his formative years in Mississippi and Florida. During this time, his favorite music was instrumental rock and instrumental R&B, including Floyd Cramer, the Ventures, Booker T & The MG’s, Jimmy Smith, and many more. Inspired by R&B, jazz, Blues and rock (especially the Doors), George began playing organ in 1967.
In 1971 he switched to the acoustic piano after hearing recordings from the 1920s and the 1930s by the legendary stride pianists Thomas “Fats” Waller and the late Teddy Wilson. In addition to working on stride piano, he also at this time came up with this own style of melodic instrumental music on solo piano, called folk piano. In 1972, he recorded his first solo piano album, BALLADS AND BLUES 1972, for the late guitarist John Fahey’s Takoma label.
His latest solo piano release is LOVE WILL COME – THE MUSIC OF VINCE GUARALDI, VOL. 2 (to be released 2/2/10), which features compositions by the late jazz pianist, including pieces from the Peanuts® TV specials.
Since 1980 George has released ten other solo piano albums: AUTUMN (1980), WINTER INTO SPRING (1982), DECEMBER (1982), SUMMER (1991), FOREST (1994), LINUS & LUCY-THE MUSIC OF VINCE GUARALDI (1996), which features compositions by the late jazz pianist
His latest solo piano release is LOVE WILL COME – THE MUSIC OF VINCE GUARALDI, VOL. 2 (to be released 2/2/10), which features compositions by the late jazz pianist, including pieces from the Peanuts® TV specials.
Since 1980 George has released ten other solo piano albums: AUTUMN (1980), WINTER INTO SPRING (1982), DECEMBER (1982), SUMMER (1991), FOREST (1994), LINUS & LUCY-THE MUSIC OF VINCE GUARALDI (1996), which features compositions by the late jazz pianist
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IamFlood wrote:
The man's a sexual wizard.
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quiescen wrote:
Love George's piano music. In fact, I teach people how to play piano in the New Age style at http://www.NewAgePianoLessons.com Visit now for a free lesson!
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black-rock-sand wrote:
love the AUTUMN album!
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Britainmytown wrote:
My Favorite Pianist
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kroninger wrote:
Simply amazing. Wow.
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IAINoodle wrote:
bird of prey makes me crumble every time
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jump29 wrote:
Great piano!
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If you like piano music and George Winston, you'll like this: http://www.lastfm.com/music/Jose+Travieso
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crystalbine wrote:
Thank to Last.fm I've just discovered him and fell in love with his music. So beautiful. Besides David Lanz the best pianist to me.
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waxcage wrote:
Man dunno if you will ever read this, but your work is FUC*ING AWESOME!!! Please, keep going as long as possible!
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quiescen wrote:
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sibeleatworld wrote:
I have his Autumn album and it's basically the only piano/classical type of music I truly enjoy. Listening to this album makes me extremely happy and calm. I'm glad I discovered it.
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Leadx wrote:
My Favorite Pianist, awesome.
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FarCrysss wrote:
This guy sucks at piano.
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kaplain wrote:
Minimal, Nostalgic Piano Music http://stephanehoreczko.bandcamp.com/
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hailmarduk666 wrote:
I wore out his "December" album when I had it on cassette. It's been a loooooong time since I have listened to his fantastic music. I'm glad I re-discovered him! Wonderful memories!
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FuziusIII wrote:
great, great musician & pianist! I love his "december" album.
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quiescen wrote:
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c3time wrote:
Insoluble musical memories... they always surface back.
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i_like_jazz wrote:
elevator music
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