Actor · Executive Producer · Director · Music Producer
Born Oct 3, 1925 · Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S.
Active 1960–2021 · Awards: NEA Jazz Masters
George Wein (October 3, 1925 – September 13, 2021) was an American jazz promoter, pianist, and producer. He was the founder of the Newport Jazz Festival, which is held every summer in Newport, Rhode Island.