6 to 5 because it's Monday.

I can't believe that I don't hate this, but I don't. It's sort of nice and I like the interpretation.

adib wrote:



I just heard it yesterday in my dentist's office

I'ts not that I totally dislike George Winston, but he really doesn't add anything to this song.

Vince is the MAN. George ... not so much...

doesnt that sound like the song by Howard Jones

That was a very peaceful journey.

Nobody would ever accuse Bill of playing the same-ole, same-ole......quite an interesting set.

And I love George Winston.

Meh. Zzzzzzz.

Jimi_the_Saint wrote:

Play nice - It's not like it's rap or something. My leather ears like this. And the original.

The hotel bar at the end of dullsville.

Oh, man. G. Winston is one of the most boring pianists I have ever heard. I don't get the popularity. There is no flair to anything. It's all played straight and safe and uninspired. I vote down everything of his that is uploaded to the LRC. This one pales in comparison to the original too.

Congratulations, you have received a very rare 1. And forced to me go and make a cup of coffee... I hope this Crud doesn't catch fire in the end... I'd hate to think it was really a 2 or 3.

beag wrote:
They shouldn't even be mentioned in the same sentence.

This is simply horrible.

Vince Guaraldi's original clocks in at 3:05 and Winston has somehow managed to double the length with some of the least inspired, or inspiring, playing imaginable.

What a mess. Play the original. It's great!

I've seen the guy perform several times, but I was paid to be there. He's about the most uninspired solo pianist I've ever seen, and his technique sucks. He basically phoned it in every time, as if he barely ever practiced. These were pretty big shows, too. There's a point when 'mellow and laid back' becomes 'lazy', and that's where George is.

traveyes wrote: Yes, this is what I'v always admired about George, his total giving nature, in all that he does, including getting the slack key guitar of Hawaii a lot more exposure by setting up Dancing Cat Records.
I love this recording and I too have almost his whole collection in various formats collected holus bolus over many years being a fan.

Just saw George Winston last night!!! Great performance!!! Bill is tapped into the Radio Paradise ESP again. I was just wishing he would play some George......

IMHO, this is one of the most uplifting compositions of the 20th century. I love it!

Interesting interpretation, but falls short of VG's original.

When I was a kid two pianists always got my attention - Vince Guaraldi (sp?) and Floyd Cramer. I wasn't always crazy about Cramer's music but both these guys had inimitable styles. I like Vince's original compared to Winston's although George did a good job.

Saw him in concert this summer, great music, great artist. The concert consisted of Piano, guitar and Harmonica. The only thing that was unexpected was seeing the man come out in a modest sweater and in socks.

While promoting this album, I thought he performed a great concert at the Met in Spokane.....great pianist from Montana. Check out Plains. Holler if you've listened to the new one released this fall. Any reviews?

linus? lucy? is that you...?

jazzface78 wrote:

I'd pay to hear Squirming Coil - or really anything from the first three Phish albums, for that matter - instead of this lifeless fluff.

markbres wrote:
I bought Winston's "Winter" CD after hearing and liking one track - on a Wyndham Hill sampler I think it was. I was only later to find that much of his stuff is covers - and ones which are vastly inferior to the originals. I guess if you needed sleep really, really badly this might do it. No variation, no - spark. The difference between a competent musician and one who really fires. Like the man said - why can't we have Guaraldi? That guy kicks butt.

Oh, and completely agree about Jarrett. Add "The melody at night, with you" to the list. And BILL EVANS Or Lyle Mays, if you're feeling a little bit more experimental.

beag wrote:

Pretty much what I was thinking. The first side of the Koln concert LP is phenomenal. However, at least there is no nasal whinge in this number.

If you like this stuff, have a listen to some Keith Jarrett – George Winston sounds like a bar-room pianist in comparison.

Such a relief, each time the left hand makes some changes, instead of playing that same chord over and over again.

Reminds me a bit of certain tv-tunes/leaders.

masterhead wrote:
I think Masterhead may have size issues. Maybe that's why he's so angry. Yeah, right - I meant with the fonts.