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Autumn

George Winston Audio CD
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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1. Colors/Dance
2. Woods
3. Longing/Love
4. Road
5. Moon
6. Sea
7. Stars
8. Too Much Between Us

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In 1980, Keith Jarrett was the best-known solo pianist, with his string of ECM albums including the Köln Concerts and Facing You. George Winston took the lyricism and mood that made Jarrett's music so popular and refined them into what he called "folk piano" on his first Windham Hill album, Autumn. It launched a million solo pianists. As you listen to this 20th anniversary edition, it's easy to hear why. The opening "Colors/Dance" rings with the open clarity of the Montana plains, where Winston grew up. "Woods," with its quasi-classical arpeggios, seems to dance in the air. And so it goes throughout Autumn as the pianist unfolds his melodies in what sounds like spontaneous reverie. The anniversary edition includes illuminating liner notes from Winston, who cites everyone from the Doors to John Coltrane as influences on particular songs. The CD ends with a bonus track, a melancholy cover of Procol Harum's "Too Much Between Us." --John Diliberto

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The precursor to 1982's commercial breakthrough, December, George Winston's 1980 Windham Hill debut boasts all the lyrical power and poignancy of its follow-up. A simple, clear recording for solo piano, Autumn finds Winston developing simple melodic motifs with studied left-hand underpinning, on hypnotic pieces like "Woods," which moves from a brisk rhythmic figure to rubato minor-key runs. Leaving pauses and breaths in all the right places, Winston suggests the play of color and light, the comfortable melancholy, and the encroaching slow-down that characterizes the fall season. Full of memorable themes, sure pacing, and whiffs of classical grandeur, Autumn is a timeless album that belongs to the firmament of the new age canon. --James Rotondi

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5.0 out of 5 stars Balm for the ears, Jan 7 2010
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This review is from: Autumn (Audio CD)
This is possibly George Winston's best album ever. I have been listening to it for many, many years and it is always, permanently mesmerizing. Fantastic piano music with an inner quality that speaks for itself. Brilliant.
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5.0 out of 5 stars His best, and one of the most enjoyable solo piano albums ever, Jan 13 2007
This review is from: Autumn (Audio CD)
I first heard this album when I was taking classical piano courses in college. It was, and still is, an inspiring album for a piano player, as much for the mixture of styles as it is for the sheer pleasure of the tunes.

This is my favorite George Winston album, even though I have worn out December over the holidays. The songs evoke so many mental images.

The initial track, "Colors/Dance" always makes me picture a ride through the woods, with it's simple melody and background chord progression.

"Longing/Love" is one of those songs you want to play, even if you don't know how to play the piano.

My favorite track is "Moon", starting out slightly fast paced that the other tunes with a little sustain pedal, then slowing down but still with the echo and answer.

I've seen Mr. Winston in concert once, delightful if you get the chance.

Great for piano students, lovers of jazz or classical music, or just for a relaxing rainy Sunday afternoon.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good, July 8 2004
This review is from: Autumn (Audio CD)
Not as good as "December" by a long shot, but it is a good effort. Winston would be interesting to see in concert. I wonder if there are any video concert videos/DVD's out there.
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