George Wallington
- Type: Musician
- Country: United States
- Born: October 27, 1924 in Palermo, Sicily, Italy
- Died: February 15, 1993 in New York City, New York, United States
- Active: 1943 - 1993
Biography
George Wallington (1924-1993) was an American jazz pianist and composer born in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, and raised in New York City. A pioneer bebop pianist compared with *Bud Powell*, he played with *Dizzy Gillespie* and *Charlie Parker* in the 1940s, then led 1950s groups featuring *Donald Byrd*, *Jackie McLean* and *Phil Woods*. He wrote the standards 'Lemon Drop' and 'Godchild', retired in 1960, and returned in 1984 to record three more albums.
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George Wallington Discography
- The George Wallington Trio (1952) - Album - rated 3.33/5
- George Wallington (1954) - Album - rated 3.76/5
- Showcase (1954) - Album - rated 3.83/5
- Jazz for the Carriage Trade (1956) - Album - rated 3.51/5