MJF's Interview with
GEORGE WEIN

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"Every pianist should listen to the solo recordings of Art Tatum because that not only has the technique but it also has the harmonic structure, how to improvise harmonically, and an awareness of the beauty of song." - George Wein

Artists Who Influenced

Earl Hines
"I always challenge myself. I get out in deep water and I always try to get back. But I get hung up. The audience never knows, but that's when I smile the most, when I show the most ivory." - Earl Hines

Bud Powell
"He was a very dynamic person on the instrument, and I liked that, the way he approached it, you know. I was inspired a lot by Bud." - McCoy Tyner

Teddy Wilson
"When you hear a large symphony orchestra in a concert hall, there's a big, sweeping sound that just doesn't get on to a record." - Teddy Wilson