Where can I find reading/info on George Wallington?

JiminHouston · November-22nd-2005, 07:33 PM

Thanks to Fantasy Records, I have several outstanding CD's by George Wallington. New York Scene is a particular favorite. However, I can't seem to find very much biographical information on him. Does anyone have any sources, suggestions, or personal knowledge to share?

Pete C · November-22nd-2005, 08:29 PM

Maybe Gitler's Jazz Masters of the 40s?

JiminHouston · November-22nd-2005, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete C

Maybe Gitler's Jazz Masters of the 40s?

Thanks - I'll look for that one. Any idea if it's in print?

Pete C · November-22nd-2005, 08:46 PM

No idea, but it should be easy to find in a good library or used online.

Do you know Wallington's comeback solo albums of the 80's, recorded after a 25 (or more) year hiatus? Spectacular stuff--original compositions, bop, but with a real interesting plasticity of time and harmonic depth.

JiminHouston · November-22nd-2005, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete C

Do you know Wallington's comeback solo albums of the 80's, recorded after a 25 (or more) year hiatus? Spectacular stuff--original compositions, bop, but with a real interesting plasticity of time and harmonic depth.

I have read about them, but never heard them. It appears that I have a few more things to add to my wish list!

bicho · November-23rd-2005, 04:51 PM

at the time of his comeback (early 1985) he was also guest on national public radio network in marian mcpartland´s wonderful serie "piano jazz".

george wallington - one of my favourite pianists!

keep boppin´
marcel