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Paul Winter
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Saxophonists · b. 1939

Paul Winter

American saxophonist

Born
31 August 1939
Altoona
Country
United States
Active
1961–
Record labels
Columbia Records
Discography
18 albums

Biography

Paul Winter is a jazz musician who plays saxophone. Paul Winter was born on 31 August 1939 in Altoona. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Columbia Records. The discography here lists 18 albums, from “Rio” (1965) to “Celtic Solstice” (1999). Honours include James Parks Morton Interfaith Award.

Paul Winter (born August 31, 1939) is an American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. He is considered to be a pioneer of world music, which interweaves the voices of the wild with instrumental voices from classical, jazz, and world music. The music is often improvised and recorded in nature to reflect the qualities brought into play by the environment.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Rio 1965
The Sound of Ipanema 1965
Common Ground 1978
Callings 1980
Missa Gaia / Earth Mass 1982
Canyon 1985
Whales Alive 1986
Living Music Collection II / Paul Winter & Friends 1987
Earth: Voices of a Planet 1990
Solstice Live! 1993
Prayer for the Wild Things 1994
Canyon Lullaby 1997
Brazilian Days 1998
Celtic Solstice 1999
Callings
Living Music Collection '86
Sun Singer
The World of Living Music

Awards

  • James Parks Morton Interfaith Award

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Paul Winter play?

Paul Winter is known for playing saxophone.

When and where was Paul Winter born?

Paul Winter was born 31 August 1939 in Altoona.

What are Paul Winter's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Rio (1965), The Sound of Ipanema (1965), Common Ground (1978), Callings (1980) and Missa Gaia / Earth Mass (1982).

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