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Michigan, USA (1949 – present)
George Winston grew up mainly in Montana, and also spent his later 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 GULF COAST BLUES & IMPRESSIONS - A HURRICANE RELIEF BENEFIT (2006), which features originals, as well as pieces by the great New Orleans pianists Henry Butler, James Booker, and Dr. John. A second benefit album is planned.
Since 1980 George has released nine 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, including Cast Your Fate to the Wind and pieces from the Peanuts® TV specials; PLAINS (1999)
His latest solo piano release is GULF COAST BLUES & IMPRESSIONS - A HURRICANE RELIEF BENEFIT (2006), which features originals, as well as pieces by the great New Orleans pianists Henry Butler, James Booker, and Dr. John. A second benefit album is planned.
Since 1980 George has released nine 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, including Cast Your Fate to the Wind and pieces from the Peanuts® TV specials; PLAINS (1999)
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Forest
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Moon
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Living In The Country
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Cast Your Fate to the Wind
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Shoutbox
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Steelvagina wrote:
GOD!
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Steelvagina wrote:
Great artist!!!!!!!!!!!
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judsonk wrote:
December.
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quiescen wrote:
Love the music of George Winston. "Winter into Spring" is my favorite! I actually teach people how to play piano like George. More info at http://www.quiescencemusic.com
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arvika2002 wrote:
:) great!
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owlfeather108 wrote:
;~)
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Nic33rd wrote:
Not a big fan of the "new age" tag here.
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Titus_Androgeni wrote:
Way too pathetic, but can't help loving it :( ...
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LordDiplomacy wrote:
Forest.
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maadirounder wrote:
Summer
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ntakeda wrote:
Autumn
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RedMidnightX wrote:
Forest is a prolific albums that I know of. I have treasured for years
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atkf wrote:
He is simply amazing.
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eleseus wrote:
the album december is one of my best
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gonchoriffic wrote:
stellar
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s-mac wrote:
Ive been listening to this guy since I was little
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Jorammeke wrote:
His music rocks, so beautiful. For more minima piano classical music, check this out: http://www.last.fm/music/Joram+Feitsma
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crazybookangel wrote:
i love this man's work. he's freaking awesome.
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guybuttery wrote:
georgey for president!
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quiescen wrote:
I love George Winston. In fact, I now teach people how to play piano in the New Age style. Visit http://www.quiescencemusic.com to learn more.
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