Summer
George Winston has the unique ability to play bright, uplifting, yet stingingly melancholy piano, andSummeris one of the best examples of his fine work around. Somewhere between the ambient-style tone poems ofWinter into Springand the melodious charm ofAutumn,Summerdances brightly, evoking images of relaxing under a tree or children playing in a field. Highlights are many and include Winston's "Lullaby," full of melody and lyrical tension; "Hummingbird," with its whirling repetitive structure, reflecting the vibrant dimension of nature during the summer season; and the fun, rambling "Corrina, Corrina." In short, this is another album of what Winston does best--underscoring the poetic moments of life through poignant, beautiful music.--Karen Karleski