She was an an accomplished classical concert pianist, a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music in London. See "Winifred Atwell - Chopin: Fantasie-Impromptu"
I would love to own this album, but it was never issued in the UK. Although I have recently managed to buy an LP from Australia called "Winifred Atwell" which is a complete change from Winnie's usual style - all chromatic scales and sweeping melodies - an education. You probably know of it Mike.
Winifred Atwell came from Trinidad in the West Indies. She was classically trained and was famous in the UK in the 1950s. She recorded classical pieces as well as on her other 'honky tonk 'piano. One of my favourites was Poor People of Paris. She died in Australia in the 1980s.
Marvellous, thanks. I remember Ms Atwell with a great deal of affectioin from the '50's, but never saw or heard her play with a pan band before.
joehiggs100 4 months ago
this one does raise mih paws, (ie goose pimples)
TheBardapple 1 year ago
She was an an accomplished classical concert pianist, a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music in London. See "Winifred Atwell - Chopin: Fantasie-Impromptu"
ChristopherSyn1 1 year ago
Beautiful rendition by a great classical pianist on her "other" piano.
Thank you for sharing this fine post.
Corrie121 2 years ago
What I would have given to see this live performance !!
shjakes 2 years ago
Yes that's the one - the "Other Piano" was certainly nowhere to be seen on this record!
IVORIESMAN 2 years ago
Is that the one with "Misty", "Exodus" etc-that is one of my favourite albums!
mikewoollett 2 years ago
Died 28th February 1983-a sad day.
mikewoollett 2 years ago
I would love to own this album, but it was never issued in the UK. Although I have recently managed to buy an LP from Australia called "Winifred Atwell" which is a complete change from Winnie's usual style - all chromatic scales and sweeping melodies - an education. You probably know of it Mike.
IVORIESMAN 2 years ago
Winifred Atwell came from Trinidad in the West Indies. She was classically trained and was famous in the UK in the 1950s. She recorded classical pieces as well as on her other 'honky tonk 'piano. One of my favourites was Poor People of Paris. She died in Australia in the 1980s.
piano345 2 years ago