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George Wallington

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Born in:Palermo, Italiƫ,
United States of America
Year of Birth:1924
Year of death:1993

Biography

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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.
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  • Giacinto Figlia
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