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NO CAMERAS PLEASE This is an acoustic concert with no microphones being used on the . We request that you please turn offany cellular phones, pagers or digital watches. Thank you. BIOGRAPHY SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY was born in 1949, grew up mainly in , and also spent his Solo Piano (songs listed include those played tonight) later formative years in and . During this time, he listened mostly to 1. NIGHT DIVIDESTHEDAY-THE MUSIC OFTHE DOORS-Released Octobers, 2002. instrumental pop and instrumental R&B (the late Floyd Cramer, The Ventures, Booker T 2. AUTUMN - (new 20th anniversary edition with a bonus track and sheet music for Longing/ & the MGs, King Curtis and many others) as well as other R&B artists, such as Ray Charles Love) - includes Colors, Moon, and Woods. and . He would listen to the radio faithfully for the 30 seconds before the 3. - (new 20th anniversary edition with a bonus track and sheet hourly news when they would play instrumentals. music for Reflection)- includes Rain. Inspired by R&B, , blues and rock, George began playing organ and electric 4. DECEMBER - (20th anniversary edition with two bonus tracks and sheet music for piano in 1967. In 1971 after hearing recordings from the 1920s and the 1930s by the Pachelbel's Kanon) - includes Carol of the Bells, Thanksgiving, and Pachelbel's Kanon. legendary stride pianists Thomas "Fats" Waller and the late , he switched to 5. SUMMER - includes Fragrant Fields, Living Without You, Corrina Corrina, and Spring the acoustic piano. At that time, he began working on his own styles of instrumental Creek. music on solo piano, putting together songs of his own and arranging other pieces. In 6. FOREST- includes Tamarack Pines, The Cradle, and Snowman Medley. 1972, he recorded his first solo piano album, BALLADS AND BLUES 1972, for the late, 7. LINUS & LUCY—THE MUSIC OF great solo guitarist John Fahey's Takoma label. 8. PLAINS - includes Cloudburst, Dubuque, Give Me Your Hand, and Angel. The piano music George is currently working on is about two-thirds R&B/rock/stan- 9. REMEMBRANCE - A MEMORIAL BENEFIT- A 6-song CD of piano, guitar & harmonica dards, and about one-third melodic music. The latter comprises most of his recorded solos. All the artist proceeds will benefit the Children's Aid Society in NYC, especially those output, and it is mainly in this genre, described as rural folk piano, that he has chosen to affected by 9/11. Includes Daughters & Sons, Where the Sun Rises First (Kumakahi), and record albums with specific themes. Farewell (Harmonica Medley). Since 1980, George has released eight more solo piano albums: AUTUMN (1980), 10.BALLADS AND BLUES 1972 WINTER INTO SPRING (1982), DECEMBER (1982), SUMMER (1991), FOREST (1994), LINUS & LUCY-THE MUSIC OF VINCE GUARALDI (1996), which features compositions Order from your local music store or online at www.georgewinston.com or www.dancingcat.com by the late jazz pianist, including Cast Your Fate to the Wind and pieces from the Children Story Soundtracks ^ TV specials, and PLAINS (1999), which was inspired by his Eastern Montana 1. THE VELVETEEN RABBIT- solo piano soundtrack with narration by . Video upbringing, and his latest release, NIGHT DIVIDES THE DAY - THE MUSIC OF THE produced by Rabbit Ears and available from Random House. DOORS, released in October, 2002. 2. SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES - solo guitar soundtrack with In November 2001 George released REMEMBRANCE - A MEMORIAL BENEFIT, a 6- narration by Liv Ullmann, with the guitar alone on Part 2. Video available from Informed song CD of piano, guitar and . 100% of artist royalties will be donated to Democracy (1-800-827-0949). Visit www.sadako.com - includes Boys of Billisidore. the Dancing Cat Humanitarian Relief Fund to especially assist the Children's Aid Society 3. PUMPKIN CIRCLE - a story of the growth of pumpkins through the cycle of the seasons. in NYC, especially those affected by 9/11. He has also recently worked with George Solo piano, guitar and harmonica soundtrack with narration by Danny Glover. Video only, Levenson of Informed Democracy on two projects: a solo guitar soundtrack for SADAKO available from Informed Democracy.Visitwww.pumpkincircle.com. AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES, and a piano, guitar and harmonica soundtrack 4. THIS IS AMERICA, —THE BIRTH OF THE CONSTITUTION - for PUMPKIN CIRCLE. video only - a Peanuts® TV special, scored by George, playing mainly the late Vince Guaraldi's compositions. Presently, George is concentrating on live performance and is studying the playing of the great New Orleans pianists Henry Butler, the late , Dr. John, and the Compilations - with solo piano pieces late . He is also working on interpreting pieces on solo piano by his 1. DIAMOND CUTS (Hungry For Music 003) - compilation of baseball songs and poetry favorite composers, including Professor Longhair, , Vince Guaraldi, Randy benefiting inner city children. George plays Vince Guaraldi's Baseball Theme. Order online Newman, Al Kooper, , Dr. John, Sam Cooke, Curtis Mayfield, Laura Nyro, at www.hungryformusic.com or call 1-888-843-0933. Wendy Waldman, Henry Butler, James Booker, Philip Aaberg and many others, to play at 2. DIAMOND CUTS II- George plays a slow, bluesy Take Me Out to the Ballgame. concerts, and at his solo piano dances, where he features R&B, soul, rock, and slow 3. DIAMOND CUTS IV: GRAND SLAM - George plays Randy Newman's big band swing dance songs by these and many other composers. (Also see the Influences page on piece, The Mind Is A Strange Thing (from the film THE NATURAL), as a solo piano piece. George's website.) 4. DIAMOND CUTS: BOTTOM OF THE FIFTH - fifth volume of the critically praised George is also working on solo guitar and is recording the masters of the Hawaiian baseball song compilations. George plays the late Carl Wyant's Baseball Blues. slack key guitar for an extensive series of albums for . Slack key is Sideman the name for the beautiful solo finger-style guitar tradition, unique to Hawaii, which 1. Led Kaapana: BLACK SAND (Dancing Cat) - George plays piano in a pure guitar/piano began in the early 1800s (and predated the steel guitar by over half a century.) duet with Led on Akaka Falls. 2. Keola Beamer: SOLILOQUY- KA LEO O LOKO (Dancing Cat) - George plays second George Winston plays Steinway slack key guitar on Na Hala O Naue. Guitar: Martin D-35 (1966) with low 7th string added Harmonica by Lee Oskar Harmonicas 3. Keola Beamer: KOLONAHE—FROM THE GENTLE WIND (Dancing Cat) - second slack key guitar on Shaka Slack Key; piano on The Beauty of Mauna Kea and Ka Makani Ka'ili Aloha. Visit the Dancing Cat Records/George Winston web sites for information 4. Keola Beamer: MAUNA KEA—WHITE MOUNTAIN JOURNAL (Dancing Cat) - on Hawaiian slack key guitar and George's influences, as well as album second slack key guitar on Pua Tubamse. liner notes, song samples and on-line ordering: www.georgewinston.com or www.dancingcat.com AVAILABLE IN THE LOBBY We have invited a local community service organization to set up a table in the lobby, and we would like to thank everyone who was able to participate in the food drive. This organization helps get emergency food and assistance to those in need in the surrounding area. Local support helps them continue their work. All proceeds from sales of these items will benefit tonight's service group.

+ George Winston's Solo Piano CDs: (see discography inside) • Recordings on Dancing Cat Records, including: 1. : NIGHT MOON (PO MAHINA) - has 7 solo instrumentals and 5 vocals with solo slack key guitar accompaniment. Includes Kowali, Hawaiian Cowboy, and Hurrah Lani Ha'a Ha'a 2. Keola Beamer: MAUNA KEA - WHITE MOUNTAIN JOURNAL - Includes Manu Kai, Ulili E, Sase, and Sweet Lei Mamo 3. HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTERS INSTRUMENTAL COLLECTION - 11 instrumental pieces by 11 master slack key guitarists from the Dancing Cat catalog 4. HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTERS COLLECTION, VOL.2 - 16 pieces by master slack key guitarists from the Dancing Cat catalog 5. HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY CHRISTMAS - 11 instrumental and 3 vocals of traditional, Hawaiian, and original Christmas songs e. KI HO^ ALU CHRISTMAS - 11 instrumental and 3 vocal of traditional, Hawaiian, and original Christmas songs • George Winston Audio Soundtracks: 1. SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES - Liv Ullman (narration) & George Winston (solo guitar). Includes 60/5 of Ball Isidore 2. THE VELVETEEN RABBIT - Meryl Streep (narration) & George Winston (solo piano) 4 Children's story videos: 1. THE SNOWMAN - soundtrack by Howard Blake • Posters of George Winston Recordings: 1. NIGHT DIVIDES THE DAY - THE MUSIC OF THE DOORS 2. THE VELVETEEN RABBIT

ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE LOBBY 1. A free blue pamphlet containing a brief history of slack key guitar, an extended list of recommended slack key recordings and other information. 2. Dancing Cat Records Hawaiian slack key guitar catalog. 3. Dancing Cat mailing list postcards. Mail completed cards and other inquiries to: Dancing Cat Productions, PO Box 639, Dept. ML, Santa Cruz, CA 95061 www.dancingcat.com www.georgewinston.com 11/02