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George Wein
1925 · Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S.
7 films
Bio
George Wein (October 3, 1925 – September 13, 2021) was an American jazz promoter, pianist, and producer. 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.
Filmography
Mavis!
Self
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
Self - Jazz Promoter
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President
Self
Jazz on a Summer's Day
Music Producer
Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer
Himself
Dejohnette, Hancock, Holland and Metheny in Concert
Executive Producer
Good Evening Ev'rybody: In Celebration of Louis Armstrong
Director