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George Wein
Born October 3, 1925, in Lynn, Massachusetts, George Wein was a jazz pianist,
producer and promoter. He is best known for being the founder and organizer of
the first annual Newport Jazz Festival, which was established in 1954 in
Newport, Rhode Island. Along with Pete Seeger and Theodore Bikel, he co-founded
the Newport Folk Festival in 1959 and helped found the New Orleans Jazz &
Heritage Festival in 1970. His musical career began after leaving the army and
then graduating from Boston University’s College of Liberal Arts in 1950. George
Wein opened a jazz club and started a labe...
Exactly Like YouNewport Jazz Festival All Stars, Scott Hamilton, Slam Stewart, Warren Vaché, Oliver Jackson, George Wein and Norris Turney
The Newport Jazz Festival All-Stars
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These Foolish ThingsGeorge Wein
George Wein's Newport All-Stars
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When It's Sleepy Time Down SouthGeorge Wein
Wein, Women & Song
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Back in Your Own BackyardGeorge Wein
Wein, Women & Song
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Once in a WhileGeorge Wein
Wein, Women & Song
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Ja-DaGeorge Wein
George Wein & the Newport All-Stars
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