George Wein

Born October 3, 1925 Died September 13, 2021 (Age 95)Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S.8 Credits

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. Wein was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, on Octobe…

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George Wein

Born October 3, 1925 Died September 13, 2021 (Age 95)Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S.8 Credits

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. Wein was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, on Octobe…