George Wein
American jazz promoter
Died when: 95 years 345 days (1151 months)Star Sign: Libra
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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.
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