George Wallington

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. Following several years as a sideman during the late 1940s, he formed his own group, experimenting with trios and a string ensemble before settling upon a permanent quintet. During the 1950s, Wallington's quintet including rising stars Donald Byrd, Jackie McLean, and Phil Woods, but in 1960 he retired and moved to Florida to work for a family business. He returned to his previous career in the 1980s and made further recordings as a soloist before his death in 1993. Noted for his technique and mastery of the developing styles of modern jazz, his contributions to the genre have been described as "underrated." His compositions, however, became known through recordings by Woody Herman's band and Miles Davis.

Late Hours in New York - George Wallington Jazz Classics - 2025-12-12T00:00:00.000000Z

When We're Alone - 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000000Z

Wallington Wails - 2022-06-29T00:00:00.000000Z

Sicily to New York - 2022-02-18T00:00:00.000000Z

BeBop Piano - 2021-05-06T00:00:00.000000Z

Knight Music - 2005-07-26T00:00:00.000000Z

Here Comes Frank Foster / George Wallington Showcase - 1998-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Bobby Jaspar With George Wallington & Idrees Sulieman - 1992-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Pleasure Of A Jazz Inspiration - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z