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George Winston Recordings

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• Solo Piano
• Solo piano/Solo Guitar/Solo Harmonica
• Children's Stories and Other Soundtracks
• Compilations - With solo instrumental tracks by George Winston tracks not found on any other album.
• Sideman

Solo Piano

• GULF COAST BLUES & IMPRESSIONS - A HURRICANE RELIEF BENEFIT - Released September 5, 2006
• MONTANA - A LOVE STORY (Windham Hill 62042) - 2004
• NIGHT DIVIDES THE DAY-THE MUSIC OF THE DOORS (Windham Hill 11649) - Also see the Doors official website at www.thedoors.com - 2002
• PLAINS (Windham Hill 11465) - 1999
• LINUS AND LUCY - The Music of Vince Guaraldi (Windham Hill 11184) - 1996
• FOREST (Windham Hill 11157) - 1994
• SUMMER - Special Edition (Windham Hill 11632) - Special Edition released in 2005 with bonus track, and printable sheet music for Lullaby. Originally issued 1991.
• DECEMBER - 20th Anniversary Edition (Windham Hill 11611) - 20th Anniversary enhanced CD edition released in 2001, with two bonus tracks, and printable sheet music for Variations on the Kanon by Pachelbel. Originally issued 1982.
  
• WINTER INTO SPRING- 20th Anniversary Edition (Windham Hill 11637)- 20th Anniversary enhanced CD edition released in 2002, with one bonus track, and printable sheet music for Reflection. Originally issued 1982.
  
• AUTUMN - 20th Anniversary Edition (Windham Hill 11610) - 20th Anniversary enhanced CD edition released in 2001, with one bonus track, and printable sheet music for Longing/Love. Originally issued 1980.
• BALLADS & BLUES - 1972 (Dancing Cat 34002) - Special Edition scheduled for release on October 5 with five new bonus tracks, and printable sheet music for New Hope Blues. Originally issued 1972.
• GEORGE WINSTON SEASONS BOX SET - Contains the complete George Winston Seasons recordings, Autumn 20th Anniversary Edition, Winter Into Spring 20th Anniversary Edition, Summer Special Edition, as well as a live concert DVD.
• GEORGE WINSTON BOX SET - Complete Solo Piano Recordings 1972-2004 (Windham Hill 17030) - Scheduled for Release October 5, 2006

Solo Piano/Solo Guitar/Solo Harmonica

• REMEMBRANCE - A Memorial Benefit (Windham Hill 11624) - 6 song CD, with piano, guitar, and harmonica solos, benefiting people affected by 9/11 - 2001.

Children's Stories and Other Soundtracks

Soundtracks and Video

• THE VELVETEEN RABBIT - 20th Anniversary Edition (Dancing Cat 33007) - Solo piano soundtrack accompanying narration by Meryl Streep, for the classic children’s story written by Margery Williams in 1922 - 20th Anniversary enhanced CD edition, with the piano solos alone released for the first time, along with a bonus track, and printable sheet music for The Velveteen Rabbit. Produced by Rabbit Ears Productions, and also released on video and DVD. Also see http://www.greattapes.com/gt/series.phtml/rabbitears - Originally issued 1984. Released 2004.
  
• SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES (Dancing Cat 36002) - Based on the true story of Sadako Sasaki, a young Japanese girl in post-WWII Hiroshima, who became a contemporary heroine of peace. Solo guitar soundtrack accompanying narration by Liv Ullman, with the guitar solos alone on Part 2. Video available from Informed Democracy (1-800-827-0949). Also see www.sadako.com and www.informeddemocracy.com - 1995
• A BAKER'S DOZEN OF DAILY BREADS & MORE - (Dragon's Eye Recordings) Plastic soundsheet from Paul Novak's Breadbakers Stomp - three solo piano pieces by George - Bread Baker's Stomp, Cold Oven Blues, and Kindling Hop. The exact places to order the soundsheets are here.

Video Only

• SEASONS IN CONCERT (Windham Hill 11229) - Video originally produced for PBS (public broadcasting). This 85 minute extended version includes live concert footage and interviews - 1996.
• PUMPKIN CIRCLE - An entertaining and educational children’s story about the growth of pumpkins through the cycle of the seasons. Solo piano, guitar, and harmonica soundtrack accompanying narration by Danny Glover. Video only, available from Informed Democracy. Also see www.pumpkincircle.com and www.informeddemocracy.com
  
• BREAD COMES TO LIFE - The story of making bread from a garden of wheat to a loaf to eat. Solo piano, guitar, and harmonica soundtrack accompanying narration by Lily Tomlin. Video only, available from Informed Democracy. Also see www.breadcomestolife.com and www.informeddemocracy.com
  
• THIS IS AMERICA, CHARLIE BROWN – THE BIRTH OF THE CONSTITUTION - Piano and harpsichord solos accompany the narration. Video only - 1988.
• Papa John Creach: SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT - The late Stevenson Palfi's video documentary on the late violinist features Jorma Kaukonen, Henry Butler, the late Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, George Winston & others. George plays piano on duets with Papa John on violin, on St. Louis Blues and Honeysuckle Rose. Video available from Stevenson Productions, 3227 Banks St, New Orleans, LA 70119; 504-822-7678 - 1995.

Compilation Albums

(Including solo instrumental tracks by George Winston not found on any other recording)

Benefit compilation albums on the Hungry for Music label - proceeds benefit programs for inner city children.

• DIAMOND CUTS (Vol. 1) - Compilation of baseball songs and poetry benefiting inner city children. George plays Vince Guaraldi's Baseball Theme on solo piano.
• DIAMOND CUTS: TAKE TWO (Vol. 2) - George plays a slow, bluesy Take Me Out to the Ball Game on solo piano.
• DIAMOND CUTS: TRIPLE PLAY (Vol. 3) - Includes Charlie Brown and His All-Stars(taken from George’s recording LINUS & LUCY – THE MUSIC OF VINCE GUARALDI), composed by Vince Guaraldi, on solo piano.
• DIAMOND CUTS IV: GRAND SLAM (Vol. 4) - George plays Randy Newman's big band swing piece, The Mind Is a Strange Thing (from the film THE NATURAL), as a solo piano piece.
• DIAMOND CUTS: BOTTOM OF THE FIFTH (Vol. 5) - George plays the late Carl Wyant's Baseball Blues as a solo piano piece.
• DIAMOND CUTS: TOP OF THE SIXTH (Vol. 6)- George plays a solo harmonica composition, Maris' Farewell.
  
• DIAMOND CUTS: SEVENTH INNING STRETCH (Vol. 7)- George plays a solo harmonica composition, Snow on the Ball Field.
  
• DIAMOND CUTS: CENTERFIELD (Vol. 8)- George plays a solo harmonica composition, Mantle's Farewell.
• DIAMOND CUTS: COMPLETE GAME (Vol. 9)- George plays a solo piano composition, Spring Training Rag.
• A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO NOLAN RYAN - George plays Take Me Out To The Ball Game on solo piano.
  
• WE ARE EACH OTHER'S ANGELS - George plays Angel's Blues on solo guitar.

  To order a DIAMOND CUTS album, call 1-888-843-0933. Also check out Hungry for Music's web site for more information: www.crosstownarts.com/hfm.

Compilations On Windham Hill Records

• WINTER SOLSTICE ON ICE - Includes Nigh Bethlehem, composed by Alfred S. Burt, on solo piano.
• WINTER SOLSTICE REUNION - Includes What Are the Signs, composed by Alfred S. Burt, on solo piano.
• HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE - Compilation of Beatles songs, includes Martha My Dear on solo stride piano.
• THE RENAISSANCE ALBUM - Includes Villanelle on solo guitar.
• SUMMER SOLSTICE - Includes M.M.'S DUNK on Irish style solo harmonica.
• THE CAROLS OF CHRISTMAS - Includes Christmas Time Is Here, composed by Vince Guaraldi, on solo piano.
• THE CAROLS OF CHRISTMAS II - Includes The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire, based on Vince Guaraldi's piano arrangement), on solo guitar.
• THE CAROLS OF CHRISTMAS III - Includes Sussex Carol on solo harmonica.
• WINDHAM HILL CHRISTMAS: THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS - Includes Cherry Tree Carol on solo guitar.

Compilations On Other Labels

• THE ALFRED BURT CHRISTMAS CAROLS - An album of Alfred S. Burt's compositions. Includes Christmas Cometh Caroling.

Sideman

• With Led Kaapana
  • BLACK SAND - George plays piano in a guitar/piano duet with Led on Akaka Falls.
  • WALTZ OF THE WIND - Includes Honeysuckle Rose – includes a duet with Hawaiian slack key guitarist Led Kaapana on guitar and George on stride piano.

• With Keola Beamer
  • SOLILOQUY - George plays second slack key guitar on Na Hala O Naue.
  • KOLONAHE - From the Gentle Wind - second slack key guitar on Shaka Slack Key; piano on The Beauty of Mauna Kea, Kauhale O Kamapua'a and Ka Makani Ka'ili Aloha.
  • MAUNA KEA - White Mountain Journal - Second slack key guitar on Pua Tubarose (Tuberose Blossom).
  • WOODEN BOAT - second slack key guitar on four tracks: Po Mahina, Kalena Kai, He Aloha, No 'O Honolulu and Hula Lady; and muted piano on No Ke Ano Ahiahi.
  • A WINTER'S SOLSTICE V - Includes duet of Poli'ahu (The Snow Goddess) with Hawaiian slack key guitarist Keola Beamer on guitar and George on muted and plucked piano.
  • HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTERS INSTRUMENTAL COLLECTION - Includes guitar duet of Kalena Kai with Keola Beamer.

• With the Bruno Band
  • BLOODY KNUCKLES (Skunkman Records BN4174)- George plays one harmonica solo on Hey Diddle Dis and harmonica with the band on Off to California and Ramblin' Sailor.
    

• With Bob Brozman
  • TRUCKLOAD OF BLUES (Rounder Records 3119) - George plays stride and blues piano on 12 songs.
  • DEVIL'S SLIDE (Rounder Records 3112) - stride piano and calypso-style piano on eight songs.
  • HELLO CENTRAL, GIVE ME DR. JAZZ (Rounder Records 3086) - stride piano on six songs.
  • SNAPPING THE SRINGS (Kicking Mule 322) - stride piano on Big Boy Stomp.

• With Michael Hedges: BREAKFAST IN THE FIELD (Windham Hill 1017) - George plays piano on Lenono.

• With Kim Robertson
  • DANCE TO YOUR SHADOW (Narada 72438-506272-8) - George plays harmonica on Inisheer, Piper's s Dispair, and O’Keefe’s Slide
  • SEARCHING FOR LAMBS (Gourd Records GM132) - George plays guitar on Boys of Ballisodare

• With Shad Weathersby: LIGHT OUTSIDE THAT DOOR (Dancing Cat 3004 - out-of-print) - George plays stride piano on Light Outside That Door, backup piano on Buttons, New Orleans Dos A Dos, a solo piano piece Sandman, as well as harmonica and accordion on other tracks – to be reissued with bonus tracks on Rolling Road Music (RM 7050).