George Winston, a native of Michigan, was raised in Montana, Florida, and Mississippi. While he was still a youngster, he became interested in instrumentals, especially when played by organists, in the jazz, pop, rock, and R&B genres. In 1967, he began playing the organ himself after he heard The Doors, and switched instruments again in 1971, after hearing the playing of stride pianists like Teddy Wilson and Thomas “Fats” Waller. Stride piano technique is a jazz piano styling that grew out of ragtime.
Winston plays three different types of music. The first is one he developed himself that he refers to as “rural folk piano,” and the second is stride piano. He developed the third because he was, once again, influenced by others. In this case, he listened to pianists like Henry Butler and James Booker, and began playing New Orleans R&B, which became his main interest. Brochure printing can be used to provide informative programs for events like this.
A review of a concert notes his physical ability:
“George played selections from his extensive collection of CDs for over two hours... he still plays magnificently. Watching his hands on the keyboard is nearly impossible he moves so quickly and effortlessly.”
An Evening with George Winston is set for 8:30 pm on December 10, at the Ludlow Garage.