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George Winston
Folk / Acoustic / Other

Solo Pianist



Santa Cruz, California
United States

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Last Login:  11/23/2009
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   George Winston: General Info
Member Since4/11/2007
Band Websitewww.georgewinston.com
Band Members George Winston's Latest Album
GULF COAST BLUES & IMPRESSIONS — A Hurricane Relief Benefit

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Gulf Coast Blues & Impressions–A Hurricane Relief Benefit was inspired by George's desire to support the Gulf Coast region after the hurricane devastation. 100% of the artist’s proceeds will go to organizations helping people in the Gulf Coast and in New Orleans to rebuild and to return. RCA Records will also be donating the bulk of its net profits.


George Winston Songbook Now Available

First fully authorized songbook features 20 transcriptions. Available to order now at georgewinston.com.


The songs transcribed in the songbook are:
1. Black Stallion
2. The Cradle
3. Graduation
4. Joy
5. Loreta and Desiree’s Bouquet – Part 1
6. Longing
7. Lullaby
8. New Hope Blues
9. Prelude / Carol of the Bells
10. Reflection
11. Stevenson
12. Thanksgiving
13. Thumbelina
14. The Twisting of the Hayrope
15. Variations on Bamboo
16. Variations on the Kanon by Pachelbel
17. The Velveteen Rabbit

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Three from THE SNOWMAN:
18. Walking in the Air
19. Building the Snowman
20. The Snowman's Music Box Dance


InfluencesGW Cat Pic
Right now George is concentrating on live performances, as well as studying the playing of the great New Orleans pianists Henry Butler, the late James Booker, Dr. John, and the late Professor Longhair, as well as Dr. John and Jon Cleary.

He is also working on interpreting pieces on solo piano by his favorite composers, including Vince Guaraldi, Professor Longhair, the Doors, Frank Zappa, Randy Newman, Sam Cooke, Al Kooper, Ray Charles, Curtis Mayfield, Laura Nyro, Bob Dylan, Dr. John, Henry Butler, James Booker, Jon Cleary, John Coltrane, Milt Jackson, John Hartford, Taj Mahal, Bruce Cockburn, Philip Aaberg, and others, to play at concerts, and at his solo piano dances, where he features R&B, slow dance songs, and more.
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Here is James Booker playing Pixie , his composition that George recorded on his album Gulf Coast Blues & Impressions–A Hurricane Relief Benefit


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 1 2009 8:00P
Baruch Performing Arts Center New York, New York
Dec 4 2009 8:00P
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center Buffalo, New York
Dec 6 2009 8:00P
Berrie Center for the Performing and Visual Arts Mahwah, New Jersey
Dec 9 2009 7:30P
Colonial Theatre Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Dec 11 2009 8:00P
George Mason University Center for the Arts Fairfax, Virginia
Dec 15 2009 7:30P
Campanile Center for the Arts Minocqua, Wisconsin
Dec 17 2009 7:30P
Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, Wisconsin
Dec 20 2009 8:00P
Minnesota Orchestra Hall Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dec 21 2009 7:00P
Crossings at Carnegie Zumbrota, Minnesota
Dec 22 2009 7:00P
Crossings at Carnegie Zumbrota, Minnesota
Jan 2 2010 7:30P
Lesher Arts Center Walnut Creek, California
Jan 7 2010 7:30P
Crest Theatre Sacramento, California
Jan 9 2010 8:30P
Tower Theatre Fresno Fresno, California
Jan 16 2010 8:00P
Dance Palace Community Center Point Reyes Station, California
Jan 22 2010 8:00P
Villa Montalvo Carriage House Saratoga, California
Jan 29 2010 7:30P
La Paloma Theatre Encinitas, California
Jan 30 2010 7:30P
La Paloma Theatre Encinitas, California
Feb 5 2010 7:30P
Mesa Arts Center Mesa, Arizona
Feb 8 2010 7:30P
Greer Garson Theatre Santa Fe, New Mexico
Feb 10 2010 7:00P
Harmony House - George Winston Harmonica Benefit Las Cruces, New Mexico
Mar 2 2010 7:30P
Saint Joseph College West Hartford, Connecticut
Mar 4 2010 8:00P
FTC Stage One Fairfiield, Connecticut
Mar 6 2010 8:00P
Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center Old Saybrook, Connecticut
Mar 8 2010 8:00P
Firehouse Center for the Arts Newburyport, Massachusetts
Mar 9 2010 8:00P
Firehouse Center for the Arts Newburyport, Massachusetts
Mar 12 2010 8:00P
Presbyterian Church - Sanctuary Concerts Chatham, New Jersey
Mar 14 2010 7:00P
The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Glen Allen, Virginia
Mar 21 2010 7:30P
Avalon Theatre Easton, Maryland
Mar 30 2010 7:30P
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Arlington Heights, Illinois
Mar 31 2010 7:30P
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Arlington Heights, Illinois
Apr 7 2010 7:30P
Colonial Theatre Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Apr 9 2010 4:00P
Music Center at Strathmore North Bethesda, Maryland
Apr 12 2010 7:30P
Tryon Fine Arts Center Tryon, North Carolina
Apr 15 2010 8:00P
Peace Center for the Perf. Arts Greenville, South Carolina
Apr 22 2010 8:00P
Phelps Stokes Auditorium Berea, Kentucky

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   About George Winston
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), which was inspired by his Eastern Montana upbringing, NIGHT DIVIDES THE DAY - THE MUSIC OF THE DOORS (2002), and MONTANA - A LOVE STORY (2004). His next release will be LOVE WILL COME - THE MUSIC OF VINCE GUARALDI, VOL. 2.

Also, in 2001 George released REMEMBRANCE - A MEMORIAL BENEFIT, a six song CD of piano, guitar and harmonica solos, to benefit those affected by 9/11. He has also worked with the late George Levenson of Informed Democracy (www.informeddemocracy.com) on three projects: a solo guitar soundtrack for SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES, and soundtracks of piano, guitar and, harmonica solos for PUMPKIN CIRCLE, and BREAD COMES TO LIFE. In 1984 he also did the solo piano soundtrack for the children’s story THE VELVETEEN RABBIT for Rabbit Ears Productions.

George is presently concentrating mainly on live performances, and most of the time he is touring playing solo piano concerts (the Summer Show or the Winter Show), solo guitar concerts, solo harmonica concerts, and solo piano dances (with R&B and slow dance songs).

He is also studying the playing of the great New Orleans pianists Henry Butler, James Booker, Professor Longhair, Dr. John, and Jon Cleary, and he is also working on interpreting pieces on solo piano by his favorite composers, including Vince Guaraldi, Professor Longhair, the Doors, Frank Zappa, Randy Newman, Sam Cooke, Curtis Mayfield, Laura Nyro, Al Kooper, Dr. John, Henry Butler, James Booker, Jon Cleary, Ralph Towner, Arthur Lee, Milt Jackson, John Hartford, Oliver Schroer, Taj Mahal, Philip Aaberg, and others, to play at concerts, and at his solo piano dances.

George is also working on solo guitar and is recording the masters of the Hawaiian Slack Key guitar for an extensive series of albums for Dancing Cat Records (www.dancingcat.com). Slack Key is the name for the beautiful solo fingerstyle guitar tradition, unique to Hawaii, which began in the early 1800s and predated the steel guitar by over half a century. He is also recording his main inspirations for his harmonica playing, Sam Hinton, Rick Epping, and Curt Bouterse.

George Winston plays Steinway Pianos
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George Winston's Friends Comments
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Adam Price

Adam Price



Nov 21 2009 8:08 AM

Thanks for the add. It is truly an honor. Your music is inspiring.
Hans-Peter Salentin’s European Art

Hans-Peter Salentin’s European Art



Nov 19 2009 3:52 AM

Hi George, great to be your friend !!!! i love your music..Hp
Just Karen

Just Karen



Nov 17 2009 3:56 AM

Your music is wonderful George. Thanks for sharing it with me. By the way your cats are adorable. :)
Alessandro Carabelli

Alessandro Carabelli



Nov 17 2009 3:56 AM

Wonderful playing and tracks George.
Thank you for the invite I am honored to have you among my friends!

Best wishes,
Alessandro Carabelli
Michael Jensen Piano

Michael Jensen Piano



Nov 17 2009 3:56 AM

Hi! Thanks for letting me be your friend! I'll never forget when I heard you first time in concert. Seeing you play and listening to your soul was like an illusion, a kind of miracle experience, like I couldn't believe what was transpiring, a real expience that immediately left me in heart felt tears. It is an honor to be a friend and among your also inspiring friends. Sincerely, Michael Jensen
Noel

Noel



Nov 17 2009 3:56 AM

Best of luck with all your shows - I have been a fan of yours for a very long time, and have seen you in concert in MA.

I just launched a new Christmas CD, I would be honored if you could check it out.

Peace,
Noel
Sopas con hondas

Sopas con hondas



Nov 17 2009 3:56 AM

It's an honour having you as a friend. Great music.
Greetings desde Madrid.
Ultradave

דוד הטוב



Nov 12 2009 10:37 AM

Hi George,

I'm glad you that found me and we're friends on this nutty website. I've enjoyed your playing and music for longer than I need to mention. I am pretty sure I saw you perform at Clark University back in the late 70s or early 80s, and it's to know you are going strong. I don't think I've heard you play solo guitar. I'll have to visit your official website to find out more about that.

All the best!

Dave
Sacco Carmelo

Sacco Carmelo



Nov 12 2009 10:37 AM

thanks for the req..very compliments..great musician..great music..
Mikael Sapin

Mikael Sapin



Nov 12 2009 10:37 AM

Awesome Music.
Tony Gallo

Tony Gallo



Nov 12 2009 10:37 AM

Wow, Thanks for the shout oug George Winston. It's an honor to be here on myspace w/you and the fine company you keep. Sincerely tony gallo
Jean-Louis Bisiacco

Jean-Louis Bisiacco



Nov 12 2009 10:36 AM

Merci pour l'invitation.
Au plaisir
JL
Hideo

Hideo



Nov 12 2009 10:35 AM

Dear George Winston


Hello.


You are very wonderful.

roseva

roseva



Nov 12 2009 10:35 AM

Thanks for add and your amazing music. Greetings from Poland. All the best :))) Eva
Paolo Castelfranato

paolo Castelfranato quot Pop



Nov 6 2009 8:36 PM

Maestro è un vero onore averla tra i miei amici...la Sua..è una grandissima musica..
A presto...e buona musica per sempre!
Paolo
Mark

Mark



Nov 6 2009 8:36 PM

A most fascinating career George
Im very honored to be here
Juanita K Hammons Auditorium here in Springfield
would love to have you sometime
Best regards
~ Mark ~
白鳥百合絵 with 権太

白鳥百合絵  with  権太



Nov 6 2009 8:36 PM

Hello!
Thank you for approving a friend yesterday.
I was very glad!!
I look busy, but, live broadcasting, please do its best in health carefully!!
Angelo Di Marco

Angelo Di Marco



Nov 6 2009 8:36 PM

Hello George, thanks for the req..very compliments..great musician..great music.. all the best..
Crystina Maez

Crystina Maez



Nov 6 2009 8:35 PM

It's pleasure to have you among my friends. Beautiful music.
Kate Moody

Kate Moody



Nov 6 2009 8:35 PM

George,
Thank you for looking me up.
I am honored to be your friend.
Kate
Maya Ghost

Maya Ghost



Nov 6 2009 8:35 PM

Sir,
Thank you!
幽霊参上
Maya Ghost
白鳥百合絵 with 権太

白鳥百合絵  with  権太



Nov 6 2009 8:35 PM

Hello!George!!
How are you?
Live broadcasting thank you.
I look busy every day.
I give a concert in Japan, and please hold it next year!!
I look forward to.
Hans York

Hans York



Nov 6 2009 8:35 PM

Thanks so much for visiting and sharing your passion, I really appreciate that:) sending you all my best wishes from the road. Hans
Simon Daum

Simon Daum



Nov 6 2009 8:35 PM

Hey George,

Just listened to your music again and wanted to let you know that I love your music.

Best wishes from Germany
Simon
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Paul Burke



Nov 1 2009 11:54 PM

George love your music

Paul Burke
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