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George Winston
Folk / Acoustic / Other

Solo Pianist



Santa Cruz, California
United States

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Last Login:  12/14/2009
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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
www.georgewinston.com

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mark houser

mark houser



Dec 14 2009 8:59 AM

George I saw you play in Minneapolis years ago and was so moved by your music. I'm a guitarist but I've taken up piano also and I would have to say that your music inspired me. Check out my music if you get a chance, I do a song called "We are the People" that might touch your spirit. You might like "Reaching Out" also..........Mark
Joe

Joe



Dec 14 2009 8:59 AM

Hey George, was at the show in Fairfax tonight. Nice job as always. Have you ever thought of incorporating some slides or a video backdrop into your performance? Your DVD captures you playing and cuts away to Winter scenes effectively. I think that kind of element would enhance the experience of your audience as they are watching you lay down a live score to your inspirations. Thoughts?

They argued that the background investments for Celine Dion in Vegas would take away from her....but having seen that show as well....I can honestly say it was magical.
Mikael Sapin

Mikael Sapin
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Dec 9 2009 3:25 AM

Great music.
Loops and Bridges

Loops and Bridges



Dec 6 2009 9:35 PM

Thank you for the add, beautiful music. I love it so much!!!!greetings from Norway
Andreu Clavillé

Andreu Clavillé



Dec 6 2009 9:35 PM

Hello George!

Please come one day to play one live in Barcelona (Spain) please!!!!

Greetings from Barcelona,

Salut, Andreu.
Vernon Neilly

Vernon Neilly



Dec 6 2009 9:34 PM

Hi George, that was my late fathers name, so pleasure to meet such an accomplished muisician and artist as yourself. I hope that you music career continues to flourish, adn all your endeavors continue to be successful!

Best Regards

Vernon Neilly
Auntie Re

Auntie Re



Dec 6 2009 9:34 PM

Have a great concert and an equally charmed month of December. See your schedule has you coming to Minneapolis! Will try to attend, it would be such a privilege to see / hear you in concert! Such beautiful music!!
Auntie Re

Auntie Re



Dec 6 2009 9:34 PM

Have a pleasant week ahead, filled with refreshing new energy! m :)
Auntie Re

Auntie Re



Dec 6 2009 9:33 PM

Thank you fro adding me to your friends. I thoroughly enjoy your music! What a wonderful surprise to have stumbled across such a beautiful sound as the one you created.....Sigh!!!! Have a really nice day. m :)
Anke Zohm

Anke Zohm



Dec 6 2009 9:33 PM

Music is a language understood by all. I’m glad to meet you on myspace and I wish you all the best. Anke

DON DONNELLY

DON DONNELLY



Dec 6 2009 9:33 PM

Hey George , many thanks for the invite into your network, glad to be here , Don Donnelly .
michele abruzzese

michele abruzzese



Dec 6 2009 9:33 PM

thanks for find me George it s a pleasure to hear your music!
PEPE AHLQVIST

PEPE AHLQVIST



Dec 6 2009 9:33 PM

Hi,
Thanks for the invite ... and for the friendship !
Bluesy cheers ... Pepe
James Dallas

James Dallas



Dec 6 2009 9:33 PM

Thanks George....I have been listening to your music over the years (solo piano)and it is very refreshing......Grace & Peace JD
Caha

Caha



Dec 6 2009 9:33 PM

Happy Thanksgiving! :)

Jose Manuel

Jose Manuel



Dec 6 2009 9:32 PM

Wonderful interpretation. I really enjoyed listening to your music. Thanks for add and your art. Best wishes.

Jose.
doms

dom imonk



Dec 6 2009 9:32 PM

Hi, thanks for the friend request.
Beautiful music here.
Greetings from Bordeaux.
Dutchflower

Dutchflower



Dec 6 2009 9:32 PM

Thanks for the request George!
Beautiful music overhere!Wow!
Clif

Clif King



Dec 6 2009 9:32 PM

thanks for the add.., beautiful music x
Ruud Cornelissen

Ruud Cornelissen



Dec 6 2009 9:32 PM

Hello George,
it was a pleasure to visit your page,
thanks for the invitation.
Very nice video-clips,
wish you good luck and musical inspiration.
Best regards,
Ruud.
Pamela

Pamela C



Dec 6 2009 9:32 PM

Thank you George for the add I love your music
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
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