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George Wallington (* 27. Oktober 1924 in Palermo, Sizilien als Giacinto Figlia; † 15. Februar 1993 in Cape Coral, Miami) war ein US-amerikanischer Pianist und Komponist des Modern Jazz. Trotz stilistischer Ähnlichkeit mit Bud Powell entwickelte er seine Spielweise unabhängig.
George Wallington (October 27, 1924 – February 15, 1993) was an American jazz pianist and composer. Born in Sicily, his career as a pianist began in the early 1940s, when he played with Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker and contributed to the development of bebop.
George Wallington was one of the first and best bop pianists, ranking up there with Al Haig, just below Bud Powell. He was also the composer of two bop standards that caught on for a time: “Lemon Drop” and “Godchild.” Born in Sicily, Wallington and his family moved to the U.S. in 1925.
American jazz pianist and composer. Born : October 27, 1924 in Palermo, Sicily, Italy. Died : February 15, 1993 in New York City, New York. Played with : Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Marsala, Charlie Parker, Serge Chaloff, Allan Eager, Kai Winding, Terry Gibbs, Brew Moore, Al Cohn, Gerry Mulligan, Zoot Sims, Red Rodney, Lionel Hampton among others.
15. Feb. 1993 · George Wallington was one of the first and best bop pianists, ranking up there with Al Haig, just below Bud Powell. He was also the composer of two bop standards that caught on for a time: "Lemon Drop"… Read Full Biography
12. Aug. 2015 · George Wallington, accomplished pianist, composer, and arranger, had been closely associated with the progressive jazz movement since the mid-40s when this new phase of American music was being nurtured in New York’s Harlem and along 52nd St. He was, in fact, the pianist with Dizzy Gillespie’s first bop band at the Onyx club in ...
George Wallington. Bürgerl. Name: Giacinto Figlia. Profil: American jazz pianist and composer. Born : October 27, 1924 in Palermo, Sicily, Italy. Died : February 15, 1993 in New York City, New York.
