While Winston named his compositions after moments in time – months or seasons, he was really playing music about places – creeks, and trees, passes and roads in Montana and the high-plains and prairies. Winston invokes all of these on his landmark album December. WH 1025 George Winston December WHS C-1025įrozen branches overhead, snowy drives in the evening, and the quiet of a snow covered landscape. Thanks to Steve Backer, Fred Taylor, Bill Strauss, Sue Auclair, Eric Jackson, Ron Della Chiesa and Al Goldman. KEF speakers were used for audio monitoring and referencing on this recording. Matrix and Pressings by The Pressing Plant, Irvine, CAĪll selections published by Windham Hill Music (BMI) except where noted.Original half-speed mastering by Bernie Grundman, A&M.Mixed at Different Fur Studios, San Francisco.Remote Recording Crew – Bill Straus (Crew Chief), Nick Gutfreund and Bob Dickson.Recorded by the Fedco Audio Labs Remote Truck.The success of the Berklee Performance Center shows made it inevitable that other Windham Hill Evenings would follow, including Carnegie Hall, Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, the Wax Museum in Washington, DC, and Symphony Hall in Boston to date. It was during those two shows that these recordings were made. On October 9th, 1982, a group of ten Windham Hill musicians gathered for two shows at the Berklee Performance Center, Boston, Massachusetts. Samples Reflections/Lotus Feet Liner Notes and Credits Most telling about the label overall is Alex de Grassi’s introduction to Turning: Turning Back where he recounts how people tell him that they play the music at weddings and births – but “it’s really just about a trip Philadelphia.” de Grassi was writing about everyday places and moods – but touched a special chord with his fans. Relaxed but uplifting, complex but with clarity, An Evening with Windham Hill is a required recording for any fan of the label. While Ackerman, Winston, de Grassi continue to perform and record, often with even greater artistry than here, this album represents a clarity of vision and cohesion of styles that places it at the pinnacle of Windham Hill’s output. Truly one of the great Windham Hill albums of all time, “An Evening with Windham Hill” features the classic Windham Hill artists at artistic peak of the label. Nonperishables also accepted.WH 1026 evening with windham hill live WH-1026 An Evening with Windham Hill Live featuring George Winston, Alex deGrassi, William Ackerman, Michael Hedges, Liz Story, Scott Cossu, Darol Anger, Chuck Greenberg Review
He recently released his 16th solo piano album, “Night.” George’s compositions extend solace with an idiosyncratic grace.ġ00% of merchandise sales at this show will be donated to Food Gatherers. George Winston’s classic albums “Autumn” and “December,” are perennial favorites, along with “Winter into Spring,” “Summer,” 2017’s “Spring Carousel – A Cancer Research Benefit,” two volumes of the compositions of Vince Guaraldi, two volumes of benefit albums for the Gulf Coast disasters, and six other solo piano albums.
George’s music is evocative, offering us all a chance to take a step back from our perpetually busy lives and let our minds adventurously wander. A tireless road warrior playing nearly 100 concerts annually, Winston finds live performance akin to breathing. He’s inspired fans and musicians alike with his singular solo acoustic piano songs for more than 40 years while selling upwards of 15 million albums. George Winston is undeniably a household name. Please review The Ark’s current COVID-related information before attending a show. For tickets purchased in person at The Ark’s box office, please return your ticket there to obtain your refund. Tickets purchased with a credit card online, by phone, or in person through the Michigan Union Ticket Office will be refunded automatically. We look forward to seeing you at a future performance. We are very grateful to those who’ve recently purchased tickets and for your understanding. During this time, he will also work on studio recording projects and preparing to return to the road in 2024.
For the remainder of 2023, George is taking a break from touring to recover from some health issues related to his 2012 bone marrow transplant.
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