World-renowned pianist George Winston is recognized for his seasonally themed recordings, such as “Autumn” and “Winter Into Spring.” Other recordings include “Night Divides the Day – The Music of the Doors” and his renditions of Vince Guaraldi’s “Peanuts” soundtrack.
The pianist’s performance blends a colorful collection of genres, including melodic folk, New Orleans R&B, and stride piano. Winston plays various instruments like the harmonica and the finger-style Hawaiian slack key guitar.
For more than 20 years, Winston has raised money for local food banks from his concerts, and is currently collaborating with Food For Lane County for the upcoming show. Released in 2006, Winston’s most recent album is “Gulf Coast Blues & Impressions – A Hurricane Relief.” The album features six original compositions, as well as pieces by three New Orleans pianists. Winston donates 100 percent of his artist royalties to hurricane relief organizations and has raised over $50,000 to date.
Winston will perform at the John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts on Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets begin at $26.00. For more information, visit www.ofam.org.
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