George Winston, Grammy-Winning New Age Pianist, Dies at 74

George Winston released over a dozen solo piano albums known for their soothing New Age sound.
His 1976 album "Autumn" propelled his music career, which was often inspired by nature and continued the calendar theme.
He won a Grammy for Best New Age Album in 1994 and was nominated several other times.
He raised funds for charitable causes like Feeding America and often donated proceeds from his concerts to local food banks.
Though sometimes criticized as repetitive, Winston sold millions of albums and had a dedicated following at live shows.