George Winston to perform Nov. 2-3

Concert includes fund drive to help Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantry

OLD SAYBROOK >> George Winston, one of the most recognized solo pianists in the world, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3 at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center.

Since 1986, Winston has been raising money for food banks and service organizations and will continue to do so by working with a local food bank in every tour market to hold a canned food drive at the show and also by donating all proceeds from the sale of his merchandise to the organization.

The food bank for this show is Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantry.

Winston primarily performs three styles of music: melodic folk piano, New Orleans R&B piano, and stride piano. He also incorporates a few pieces on solo guitar and solo harmonica into his live performances.

Since 1972, Winston has released 13 solo piano albums, including the Grammy Awardwinning “Forest” in 1994. Other titles include “Autumn, the Beloved December;” “Winter Into Spring, Summer;” “Linus & Lucy — The Music of Vince Guaraldi;” and “Plains,” which was inspired by his Eastern Montana upbringing.

Winson also recorded the solo piano soundtrack for the children’s story “The Velveteen Rabbit,” narrated by Meryl Streep.

He is putting the finishing touches on two new full-length recordings, “Bay Of Gold — The Music of Vince Guaraldi” and “Spring Carousel.”

Winson’s shows in Old Saybrook will feature his Winter Show, which includes melodic fall and winter type songs, some of Vince Guaraldi’s Peanuts pieces, music inspired by the New Orleans piano and the stride piano traditions, and songs from his upcoming releases.

For more information and to hear music: www.georgewinston.com

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Pianist George Winston is set to perform two concerts at The Kate on Nov. 2-3.