George Wein
American jazz promoter, pianist, and producer (1925–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George Wein (October 3, 1925 – September 13, 2021) was an American jazz promoter, pianist, and producer.[1] He was the founder of the Newport Jazz Festival, which is held every summer in Newport, Rhode Island. He also co-founded the Newport Folk Festival with Pete Seeger and Theodore Bikel and was instrumental in the founding of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
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Born | (1925-10-03)October 3, 1925 Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | September 13, 2021(2021-09-13) (aged 95) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Festival producer, concert promoter, musician |
Instrument(s) | Piano, vocals |
Labels | Arbors |
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